Ward Clerk (Nursing) PER DIEM

Northwell Health; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York's Bay Shore area is seeking a detail-oriented office support worker to perform general, non-nursing duties and assist in ward operations.

Responsibilities include handling phone calls, reviewing patient charts, data entry at 30 wpm, transcribing physician orders, maintaining clean unit areas, restocking supplies, and ensuring accurate census and records with proper medical terminology.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Prior clerical experience preferred.
• Typing at least 30 wpm and data entry (80 keystrokes per minute) required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.

Responsibilities

• Place and answer phone calls and relay messages.
• Review and maintain patient charts.
• Collect and organize all patient data; transcribe physician orders.
• Maintain census sheet and diet roster; restock supplies; return charts and equipment.
• Respond to changes and emergencies and keep supervisor informed.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Typing 30 wpm

Medical terminology

Clerical experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Uses time-management-skills in accomplishing general duties and assisting in non-nursing functions, as directed.

Job Responsibility

• * Performs general, non-nursing duties supporting operational performance of ward including, but not limited to:
  • Placing and receiving phone calls.
  • Answering patient call bells and relaying messages.
  • Reviewing and maintaining patient charts.
  • Collecting and organizing all patient data.
  • Transcribing physician orders.
  • Maintaining unit areas in clean, neat manner and restocking supplies, as needed.
  • Returning soiled equipment to Central Supply.
  • Returning patient charts to Medical Records.
  • Monitoring patient ID - wrist bands, bed utensils
  • Maintaining accurate census sheet and/or diet roster.
  • Responding appropriately to changes and/or emergencies.
  • Anticipating work-flow and completing assigned/necessary tasks in allotted time.
  • Using equipment/machines related to assigned duties.
  • Wearing appropriate uniform.
  • Keeping supervisor informed of any problems.
• Performs related duties, as required

*ADA Essentials Functions

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Prior clerical experience, preferred.
• Typing 30 wpm and/or data entry skills (80 keystrokes per minute), required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, required

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).