What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ward Clerk (Nursing) position at Northwell Careers?
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).
Salary : $25 - $27