Ward Clerk (Nursing)

Northwell

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Bay Shore, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Performs non-nursing administrative duties to support ward operations, including managing phone calls, patient charts, and physician orders. Responsible for maintaining unit cleanliness, restocking supplies, and coordinating patient data.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma or equivalent and possess strong clerical skills, including typing 30 wpm or data entry at 80 keystrokes per minute. You should also have knowledge of medical terminology to effectively manage patient charts and data.

Must Have Skills for ATS

data entry

medical terminology

typing

Job Description

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).

Northwell

Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, about 1,000+ outpatient facilities and more than 16,000 affiliated physicians. At Northwell, we focus on cultivating an environment that inspires growth, empowers leadership, and encourages breakthroughs, not just in the communities we serve but in the careers of those who make an impact in the lives of so many. We are committed to our mission and our core values – including being Truly Inclusive. We value everyone’s perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. This is demonstrated in the work we do together, and how we care for each other, our patients, their families and the communities we serve. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 100,000+ employees – 19,000+ nurses and 5,000+ employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better.  We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn. Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit Jobs.Northwell.edu and explore our many opportunities.
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