Ward Clerk (w/ Transcription)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Receptionist to support its Nursing department. This role involves a variety of clerical and receptionist duties, including answering phones, directing patients, and maintaining patient charts. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to providing excellent service. Join a team that values your contributions and offers a supportive environment for growth and development in the healthcare field.

Qualifications

• Prior clerical experience preferred.
• Ability to perform transcription duties required.

Responsibilities

• Answering telephone and directing patients and visitors.
• Creating and maintaining patient charts during hospital stays.
• Checking and restocking department supplies.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Typing (30 wpm)

Data entry skills (80 keystrokes per minute)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Secretary coursework/certification

Job description

Job Description

PT 15 hrs 7am-3pm

Performs diversified receptionist and clerical duties supporting the Nursing department.

Job Responsibilities

1. Receptionist duties:
   • 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.
   • 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 submitting to Medical Records within twenty-four hours.
   • Notifying Admitting Office of changes in census (e.g., transfer, expiration).
2. Clerical duties:
   • Checking, reordering, and restocking department supplies and patient care items. Maintaining inventory in an orderly fashion.
   • Submitting work orders/requests to various hospital departments (e.g., Central Service, Dietary, Environmental Services).
   • Filing and maintaining various department records.
   • Performing transcription duties, as required.
3. Performs related duties, as required.

ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualifications

• 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.
• Effective communication skills.

Additional Salary Details

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith estimate of potential compensation for this position at the time of posting and may be subject to change. Factors such as location, experience, education, and internal policies may influence the final offer.