What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Clerk (Ward Clerk) Monday - Friday 2nd shift -3p-11p position at Millcreek of Magee Treatment Center?
- Complete diet sheets, perform and document vital signs, heights, and weights on patients accurately and according to schedule and report abnormal readings to nurse.
- Measure patients' head circumference on admission and PRN (As Needed) accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintain daily worksheet, current forms, and proper tab filing in medical charts accurately and in a timely manner.
- Locate patients for physician rounds and psychiatric staffings in a timely manner.
- Assist nurse during medication administration time.
- Set up water for medication administration in a timely manner.
- Assist in transporting patients to appointments in a timely manner.
- Transport lab specimens/reports to and from clinic/hospital in a timely manner.
- Transport drug orders to pharmacy and submit requisition for nursing supplies as assigned.
- Document in the medical chart on residents when they leave facility on pass and return to facility from pass accurately and in a timely manner.
- Ensure confidentiality of resident's identity by requiring caller to provide patient's Identification number.
- Answer telephone in a polite, courteous manner, and correctly transfer calls to requested extension in a timely manner
- Provide care and/or conduct patient/resident interactions in a manner appropriate for the age, culture, and population being served.
- Follow all safety policies and adhere to all worker's compensation program guidelines.
- Other duties as assigned.