Ward Clerk (Nursing)

Req Number 189045

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).

The salary range for this position is $24.79-$26.66/hour

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.