Ward Clerk - Emergency Department (Days)

Oneida Health is currently seeking a full-time Ward Clerk to work day shift (7a – 7p) in our Hospital’s Emergency Department. This position will perform various routine clerical duties and related work as directed by the charge nurse. The ideal candidate for this position has the ability to work independently and provides a positive patient and customer experience. The Emergency Department Ward Clerk must possess strong and courteous communication skills.

Come For The Salary, Stay For The Benefits

We provide competitive pay and value experience. Oneida Health Employees enjoy free parking and the hospital is centrally-located in Oneida next to shopping, food services, and entertainment. The following are just some of our best employee benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off accruing day one
• 403 (b) matching up to 6%
• Free parking
• Employee Gym
• 20% Cafe Discount
• No Deductible Health Insurance, Flex Spending, Vision, Dental, Disability, and Life
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement
  
  

What You’ll Be Great At

• Demonstrating skill in computer operations including census changes and electronic data entry.
• Preparing patient charts for admission, transfers, and discharges; maintaining an accurate log of such events.
• Promoting and maintaining overall cleanliness of the unit including the nurses’ station.
• Securing and transferring medication to and from the hospital pharmacy safely; other inter-department messenger duties as needed.
• Replenishing stock items and ordering office supplies when necessary.
• Maintaining entire patient medical records on a shift to shift basis; including assembling, labeling, thinning, rearranging, and adding additional sheets/reports as needed.
• Recognizing emergent patient care situations and immediately reporting discoveries to the first available professional.
• Assisting with response to call lights and communicating patient needs or concerns to nursing staff in a timely manner.
  
  

Why We’re The Right Fit For You

Why are we so awesome, you ask? Here are just a few reasons why we think you would love it at Oneida Health:

• We care about our people. Our employees are our #1 asset and we will always invest in their growth.
• We offer multiple pathways to success through continued education and department promotion.
• Your safety matters too. Providing safe work environments is always our approach.
• With our technology investment strategy, we put the most advanced technology in the palm of your hand. Allowing you to do what you do best.
• We’re neat freaks. Oneida Health is consistently ranked among the top hospitals both regionally and nationally for safety and cleanliness.
• We respect and encourage work-life balance.
• We are a JCAHO accredited facility with a strong reputation for patient outcomes and experience. If you are as crazy as we are about quality, apply today. We just might be your perfect match.
  
  

Qualifications

Your Essential Qualifications:

• Education:
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

• Experience:
• Clerical: 1 year (Required)
• Medical Secretary: 1 year (Preferred)