The best thing about this role

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference.

We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

Recently named a Forbes America's Best-In-State Employer 2022!

What you'll do

The Ward Clerk performs clerical and receptionist duties for the nursing units and nursing services office.

• Provide clerical service for assigned nursing units and assist nursing service office as needed without question. This may include providing assistance with resident care if necessary.
• Perform receptionist duties, such as :
• Making and receiving phone calls
• Direct visitors
• Relay interdepartmental communications
• Provide for proper identification, itemize, record, pack and unpack resident clothing and belongings
• Order and put away all supplies needed to maintain sufficient quota for all aspects of continuous function of nursing unit
• Deliver mail, flowers, etc., to residents every day. The Ward Clerk must cover other units in the absence of another Ward Clerk
• Deliver specimens to laboratory holding room and record lab work in log book with DX and ICD-9 codes as well as any routines that need to be scheduled
• Prepare papers for transfer, admission and discharges
• Maintain neatness of desk area of nursing unit
• Check nursing notebooks, resident charts and cardexes daily for updating and omissions including :

Prepare daily & monthly boardsVital signsWeightsLabel charts appropriatelyCheck current physician orders for lab work orderedDNR status-mark chart w / green sticker, mark cardex, prepare green bracelet and place on resident as soon as possible

• Prepare name bracelet for every resident on admission
• Assist visiting physicians (dentists, podiatrists, etc.) by providing transport and records copy of order, doctor notes and schedule visits)
• Thin charts per policy
• Prepare end of month nursing need sheets and statistical information and update ADL & Rehab sheets
• Prepare toileting and restraint sheets, as requested
• Distribute med sheets, and check doctor’s orders daily
• Supply Quality Assurance Department with specimen referral sheets for Medicare Part A residents. Provide diagnosis and ICD-9 code
• Maintain & receive deliveries of tube feeding, foley, colostomy, supplies, and dressings. Keep Medicare Part B provider notified of changes
• Must be able to set priorities regarding workload (i.e.-transfer to hospital is first priority)
• Any other tasks and duties as assigned
• Attend all required in-services and follow all department and facility policies including the use of care information personal protective equipment
• Must display a positive attitude with residents, staff, visitors and family members
• Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of all pertinent resident care and employee information and follow HIPAA and HIV regulations

What we need from you

Education :

Graduate of an accredited business school, preferred

Experience :

Medical secretary knowledge, preferred

Skills :

• Accountability
• Communication
• Multi-Tasking
• Reliability

Physical Requirements :

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

If the use of arm and / or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.

• Occasional balancing, crouching, repetitive motion
• Frequent typing / clerical / dexterity, grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, seeing / monitor / computer use, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, walking

Hazards :

• Occasional bodily fluid / bloodborne exposure
Travel :
• No Travel
• No Travel

Total Rewards

Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind.

Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include :

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match
• And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and / or position.

Pay Range

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.

Pay Range Minimum : USD $16.12 / Hr.

USD $16.12 / Hr.

Pay Range Maximum : USD $17.16 / Hr.

USD $17.16 / Hr.

We love the difference people bring

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

Last updated : 2024-04-28