Ward Clerk (w/ Transcription)

Northwell Health; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated receptionist to support its Nursing department. This role involves performing a variety of clerical tasks, including answering calls, directing patients, and maintaining patient charts. The ideal candidate should possess strong typing and data entry skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact patient care and departmental efficiency. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and ready to make a difference in a healthcare setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; medical secretary coursework preferred.
• Typing 30 wpm and data entry skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diversified receptionist duties including answering phones and directing patients.
• Maintain patient charts and process lab work requests.

Skills

Effective Communication

Typing Skills

Data Entry Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Secretary Coursework/Certification

Job description

Job Description PT 15 hrs 7am-3pm

Performs diversified receptionist and clerical duties supporting the Nursing department.

Job Responsibility

• Performs diversified receptionist duties including, but not limited to:
  • Answering telephone, taking messages, and informing department staff of requests, as required.
  • Directing patients, physicians and visitors to appropriate rooms, activities and other hospital areas, as needed.
  • Creating and maintaining patient charts during hospital stays. Preparing charts to accompany patients during off-unit activity.
  • Processing requests for lab work/diagnostic testing to appropriate department. Notifying charge nurse of any discrepancies or changes in orders.
  • Reviewing patient charts upon discharge for completion and submits to Medical Records within twenty-four hours.
  • Notifying Admitting Office of changes in census (i.e. transfer, expiration).
• Performs diversified clerical duties including, but not limited to:
  • Checking, reordering and restocking department supplies and patient care items. Maintaining inventory in an orderly fashion.
  • Submitting work orders/requests to various hospital departments (i.e. Central Service, Dietary, Environmental Services, etc.), as needed.
  • Filing and maintaining various department records.
  • Performs transcription duties, as required.
• Performs related duties, as required.

ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Medical Secretary coursework/certification, preferred.
• Prior clerical experience, preferred.
• Typing 30 wpm and/or data entry skills (80 keystrokes per minute), required.
• Ability to perform transcription duties, required.
• Ability to communicate effectively.