Weekend Ward Clerk: Essential Nursing Admin Support

Priority Management; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Priority Management seeks a Weekend Ward Clerk to provide clerical and administrative support within the nursing department. The role acts as a liaison among residents, families, staff, and physicians while maintaining accurate records and supporting quality resident care.

It does not involve direct resident care. The position is part-time on weekends, typically Saturdays and Sundays, with potential holiday shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in clerical, receptionist, healthcare, or long-term care preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct incoming telephone calls professionally and courteously.
• Greet visitors, residents, families, and staff in a friendly and professional manner.
• Maintain resident charts, medical records, and nursing station files in accordance with facility policies and HIPAA regulations.
• Prepare, organize, and file nursing documentation and reports.
• Transcribe physician orders as directed by licensed nursing staff.
• Process admissions, transfers, discharges, and census information as assigned.
• Monitor and maintain nursing station supplies and forms.
• Schedule appointments and arrange transportation for residents when required.
• Communicate messages accurately and promptly to nursing staff, physicians, and other departments.
• Assist with data entry and electronic medical records (EMR) documentation.
• Prepare reports, logs, and other administrative documents as requested.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility information at all times.
• Assist nursing management with clerical tasks and special projects.
• Follow all facility policies, procedures, and infection control guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator, Director of Nursing, or designee.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Recordkeeping

Multitasking

Independent work

HIPAA knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Priority Management seeks a Weekend Ward Clerk to provide clerical and administrative support within the nursing department. The role acts as a liaison among residents, families, staff, and physicians while maintaining accurate records and supporting quality resident care.

It does not involve direct resident care. The position is part-time on weekends, typically Saturdays and Sundays, with potential holiday shifts.