Ward Clerk (Nursing)

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Northwell Health seeks a part-time Ward Clerk onsite in Suffolk NY to support ward operations with general non-nursing duties such as answering calls, relaying messages, reviewing patient charts, collecting data, transcribing orders, restocking supplies, returning charts and equipment, monitoring patient IDs, and maintaining census and diet rosters while responding to changes or emergencies and anticipating workflow. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, typing at least 30 wpm (80 keystrokes per minute), and knowledge of medical terminology; prior clerical experience is preferred. Tips for applying: tailor your resume to prove fast data entry, accuracy, medical terminology comfort, and patient-focused teamwork plus reliability. Salary is a good faith estimate and may vary by location and experience.

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Job Description

Uses time-management-skills in accomplishing general duties and assisting in non-nursing functions, as directed.

Job Responsibility

• * Performs general, non-nursing duties supporting operational performance of ward including, but not limited to:
  • Placing and receiving phone calls.
  • Answering patient call bells and relaying messages.
  • Reviewing and maintaining patient charts.
  • Collecting and organizing all patient data.
  • Transcribing physician orders.
  • Maintaining unit areas in clean, neat manner and restocking supplies, as needed.
  • Returning soiled equipment to Central Supply.
  • Returning patient charts to Medical Records.
  • Monitoring patient ID - wrist bands, bed utensils
  • Maintaining accurate census sheet and/or diet roster.
  • Responding appropriately to changes and/or emergencies.
  • Anticipating work-flow and completing assigned/necessary tasks in allotted time.
  • Using equipment/machines related to assigned duties.
  • Wearing appropriate uniform.
  • Keeping supervisor informed of any problems.
• Performs related duties, as required

*ADA Essentials Functions

 

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Prior clerical experience, preferred.
• Typing 30 wpm and/or data entry skills (80 keystrokes per minute), required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, required

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).