Ward Clerk: Patient Care & Admin Support

Freedom Behavioral; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Life and Disability

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Monroe/West Monroe is seeking a Full-Time Ward Clerk to support patient care and well-being, keep the nurses station clean and organized, and assist the clinical team in daily operations.

Role includes collecting and documenting patient data for records, performing a variety of clinical and patient care duties under a licensed nurse, and handling clerical tasks with minimal supervision while coordinating with other hospital disciplines.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year medical or psychiatric patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient records by collecting and documenting data.
• Perform clinical and patient care duties under licensed nurse supervision.
• Keep nurses station clean and organized.
• Provide clerical support and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Assist with physician rounds when available.
• Monitor communication threads.
• Ensure unit is stocked with supplies for daily functioning.
• Communicate with all disciplines within the hospital setting.

Skills

Clerical tasks

Data collection

Interdisciplinary communication

Patient care support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Monroe/West Monroe is seeking a Full-Time Ward Clerk to support patient care and well-being, keep the nurses station clean and organized, and assist the clinical team in daily operations.

Role includes collecting and documenting patient data for records, performing a variety of clinical and patient care duties under a licensed nurse, and handling clerical tasks with minimal supervision while coordinating with other hospital disciplines.