Ward Clerk

The-Pearl-At-Fort-Lauderdale; North Bal Harbor (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pearl at Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Ward Clerk to manage resident records and supplies for nursing services, and to provide excellent customer service to residents, family members, guests, and staff.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic knowledge of general and geriatric nursing, the ability to make independent decisions, and the ability to work harmoniously with both professional and non-professional personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of general and geriatric nursing.
• Ability to make independent decisions and mature judgments.
• Willingness and ability to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support the facility's philosophy of care, goals, and objectives.
• Respond appropriately and professionally to residents' families.
• Participate in staff meetings to maintain optimal staff performance.
• Upload paper documentation (e.g., lab results, MARs) into the EMR system.
• Schedule and arrange resident appointments and transportation.
• Maintain working files of required forms and EMR documents, ensuring they are readily available on the units.
• Assist the Medical Records Department as assigned.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and respect their personal and property rights.

Skills

General nursing knowledge

Decision making

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ward Clerk

Job Summary:

The primary purpose of this position is to manage resident records and supplies pertaining to nursing services, perform related assigned duties, and provide excellent customer service to residents, family members, guests, and staff.

Qualifications:

• - High school diploma or equivalent.
• - Working knowledge of general and geriatric nursing.
• - Ability to make independent decisions and mature judgments.
• - Willingness and ability to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
• - Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English clearly.

Main Duties:

• - Support the facility's philosophy of care, goals, and objectives.
• - Respond appropriately and professionally to residents' families.
• - Participate in staff meetings to maintain optimal staff performance.
• - Upload paper documentation (e.g., lab results, MARs) into the EMR system.
• - Schedule and arrange resident appointments and transportation.
• - Maintain working files of required forms and EMR documents, ensuring they are readily available on the units.
• - Assist the Medical Records Department as assigned.
• - Maintain resident confidentiality and respect their personal and property rights.

Background Screening Rrequirment:

This position is subjet to Florida background screening requirments.

For information please visit : https://info.flclearinghouse.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer