Ward Clerk

Prairie Mountain Health

Virginia

On-site

USD 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading health care provider in Virginia is seeking a dedicated entry-level Ward Clerk to support the Acute Care unit's clerical functions. The successful candidate will manage communications, assist in patient chart management, and maintain positive working relationships within the interdisciplinary team. Qualifications include a medical administration diploma and relevant patient care experience, with a strong emphasis on organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

Completion of Office Administration Medical diploma or equivalent training.
One year Ward Clerk experience within the last five years.
Proficiency in Microsoft programs and electronic health records.

Responsibilities

Maintain day-to-day function of the Acute Care unit.
Handle communication for the unit through telephone and electronic messages.
Greet visitors and assist with inquiries in coordination with the nursing staff.

Skills

Computer skills related to electronic health records

Organizational skills

Problem solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Office Administration Medical diploma

Health Unit Clerk certificate

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Completion of Office Administration Medical diploma, Health Unit Clerk certificate with Medical Terminology Course (1 and 2 or equivalent), or equivalent hospital based training
One year of Ward Clerk patient care unit experience in the last five (5) years
Recent evidence in the ability and proficiency in computer skills related to an electronic health record environment
Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications
Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment
Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position
Demonstrated competence in written, oral and telephone communication skills
Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team

Qualifications

Completion of Office Administration Medical diploma, Health Unit Clerk certificate with Medical Terminology Course (1 and 2 or equivalent), or equivalent hospital based training
One year of Ward Clerk patient care unit experience in the last five (5) years
Recent evidence in the ability and proficiency in computer skills related to an electronic health record environment
Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications
Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment
Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position
Demonstrated competence in written, oral and telephone communication skills
Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team

Responsibilities

Overview:

Responsible for all clerical duties that are designed to support and maintain the day to day function of the Acute Care unit.
Responsible for maintaining communication within the unit, including answering the telephone, redirecting calls to the appropriate staff, contacting switchboard, paging physicians and ensuring faxes and emails are sent and received in a timely manner.
Responsible for greeting visitors to the unit and assisting with inquiries in consultation with the charge nurse.
Responsible for submitting GRASP (Daily Unit Activity Report) daily to Nursing Office after Charge Nurse reviews information submitted.
Completing electronic and/or paper daily lab orders and ensuring that the lab receives the order.
Enter orders into Orders Communication when received from physicians and ensure the results of all tests are placed into the chart appropriately;
Notifies the nurse of any scheduled appointments for their patients updating Client Care Plan as needed.
Creating patient charts including preparation of labels utilizing the approved standard chart sequence. Responsible for assembling patient charts on admission and dismantling charts on discharge and return of patient records to Health Records.
Responsible for backing the patient charts to ensure that there are sufficient blank physicians orders sheets, interdisciplinary progress notes in each chart.
Organizing patient transfer documentation, on some units this includes booking of the ambulance and assembling relevant paperwork
Use of ADT to admit, transfer and discharge patients throughout the facility and also on final discharge.
Order stationary and ensure that there are sufficient supplies available on the unit.
Other duties as assigned.

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