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Ward Clerk (Nursing)

Northwell
Posted 7 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Brightwaters, NY 11718, US

Salary

$24.79 - $26.66 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • The job involves performing general, non-nursing duties to support the operational performance of a ward, including tasks such as answering patient calls and maintaining patient charts.
  • Candidates are required to have a High School Diploma or equivalent, with prior clerical experience preferred.
  • Typing skills of 30 words per minute and data entry skills of 80 keystrokes per minute are mandatory, along with knowledge of medical terminology.
  • The position does not specify a fixed salary range, but it suggests that compensation will be determined based on factors such as location, experience, and education.
  • While no specific years of experience are required, prior clerical experience is preferred for applicants.
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).



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