Ward Clerk II - ER

1w1 week ago

Mid-Valley Hospital & Clinic

Washington, US · Part-time · $37,640 – $55,420

About this role

The Ward Clerk functions under the direction and supervision of the supervisor/registered nurse to perform assigned general clerical duties, including preparing, compiling, and maintaining records on the nursing unit with proficiency and accuracy.

Assigned to receive and transmit communication, process physician’s orders, complete required documents for patient care procedures, maintain patient census report, file reports of diagnostic/therapeutic services, and manage stock inventory in the ER.

Acts as receptionist by directing visitors to patient rooms or departments, ensures phone is attended at all times with courteous answers and proper transfers, keeps nurses station tidy, operates fax machine, radio, and pager system.

Supports staff by transcribing orders legibly after scanning for stat orders, notifying for call lights over 5 minutes or monitor alarms, placing lab/X-ray reports timely, notifying lab for draws, preparing transfer copies, maintaining call lists, and adhering to attendance policies while attending meetings.

Requirements

Demonstrates proficiency and accuracy in clerical duties including record maintenance
Consistently and legibly transcribes physician’s orders subject to staff nurse review
Utilizes telephone system correctly with established procedures and etiquette
Reports for scheduled shift on time, in proper uniform, and adheres to attendance/tardiness policies 100%
Attends and participates in department meetings and stays informed via email
Wears I.D. badge visibly at all times on hospital property
Seeks supervisor approval for overtime and time off scheduling
Performs all duties as assigned under supervision

Responsibilities

Transcribe physician’s orders from patient charts to nursing records and medication sheets legibly, scanning for stat orders first
Answer telephone courteously, transfer calls appropriately, take messages, and identify self using established phone procedures
Act as receptionist, directing visitors to patient rooms or hospital departments
Keep nurses station tidy and organized
Fax information from nurse’s station and place material in appropriate charts or departments
Operate radio and pager system via radio and phone
Notify nurse for call lights on longer than 5 minutes and check monitor alarms for leads or battery issues
Place lab work and X-ray reports on patient charts timely after nurse review