Ward Clerk (110326.4) FULL TIME

Bitterroot Health; Hamilton (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Continuing education

Wellness resources

Job summary

Bitterroot Health in Hamilton, MT is hiring for a dual Ward Clerk / Telemetry Technician to support the Nursing Department. The role combines clerical duties with patient monitoring across units, requiring strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

The position emphasizes accurate EMR documentation, effective communication with care teams, and timely response to rhythm changes. A Telemetry Course must be completed within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of a Telemetry Course within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct incoming phone calls.
• Coordinate department paperwork and documentation.
• Enter and maintain information within the EMR.
• Support daily operations of Medical-Surgical, Swing Bed, ICU, and Birthing Center units.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, ECGs, and continuous pulse oximetry.
• Communicate significant rhythm changes to nursing staff promptly.

Skills

Basic medical terminology

ECG/telemetry monitoring

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

Job description

Ward Clerk / Telemetry Technician

Location: Hamilton, Montana | Full-Time | 36 Hours/Week

Looking for a rewarding healthcare career where you can make a direct impact on patient care? Bitterroot Health is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Ward Clerk / Telemetry Technician to join our Nursing Department in beautiful Hamilton, Montana. This unique dual-role position combines administrative support with patient monitoring responsibilities, making you an essential member of our healthcare team.

About the Role

The Ward Clerk provides clerical duties for the Medical-Surgical, Swing Bed, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and Birthing Center Units. They are responsible for day-to-day activities in the department, i.e., answering phones, contacting providers, coordinating department paperwork and working within the electronic medical record. The Monitor Technician, also called the Telemetry Technician, observes the heart beats, electrocardiograms and continuous pulse oximetry of patients on telemetry for the inpatient and outpatient units. The telemetry technician is able to recognize basic cardiac rhythms including life threatening rhythms.

Key Responsibilities

Ward Clerk Duties

• Answer and direct incoming phone calls
• Contact providers and facilitate communication between care team members
• Coordinate department paperwork and documentation
• Enter and maintain information within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Support daily operations of Medical-Surgical, SWING, CDU, and Birthing Center units
• Assist with administrative and clerical functions to ensure efficient patient care delivery

Telemetry Technician Duties

• Monitor cardiac rhythms, electrocardiograms (ECGs), and continuous pulse oximetry
• Observe telemetry patients across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Recognize and respond appropriately to basic and life-threatening cardiac rhythms
• Communicate significant rhythm changes to nursing staff promptly
• Maintain accurate telemetry monitoring records and documentation

What You Bring

Education

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) required

Licensure & Certifications

• Successful completion of a Telemetry Course within six months of hire

Skills

• Basic computer proficiency and ability to work within an Electronic Medical Record system
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to recognize and interpret basic cardiac rhythms
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and multitasking abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Benefits

This full-time position is eligible for our comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Employee wellness resources