Ward Clerk: Patient Records & Reception

Miller County Hospital; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller County Hospital is seeking a Ward Clerk to provide clerical support on the patient unit under the supervision of the charge nurse. The role includes greeting callers, relaying messages, maintaining nursing records, and performing standard clerical duties as directed.

Duties require following prescribed methods and procedures, with ability to multitask in a dynamic hospital setting. Working hours are 7am–7pm with rotating 3 & 4 shifts weekly.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the mission and vision of the organization.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.

Responsibilities

• Fill out requisitions of all types.
• Check charts frequently for “stat” and discharge orders.
• Enter temperatures, pulse, respirations, intake, output, weight, and blood pressures into HMS.
• Post x-ray and lab reports and other special reports after they are seen by the RN.
• Notes time and manner of each patient’s admission or discharge.
• Answers inquiries from patients, visitors, and staff members using tact and judgment.
• Answers telephone calls and relay messages to the nurse.

Skills

English communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

Miller County Hospital is seeking a Ward Clerk to provide clerical support on the patient unit under the supervision of the charge nurse. The role includes greeting callers, relaying messages, maintaining nursing records, and performing standard clerical duties as directed.

Duties require following prescribed methods and procedures, with ability to multitask in a dynamic hospital setting. Working hours are 7am–7pm with rotating 3 & 4 shifts weekly.