Ward Clerk Full-time

Orchard Post Acute

Orchard Post Acute, ,
Base: $17.48 – $18.00 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Record medical and administrative information
Maintain resident roster
Answer telephones and deliver messages
The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse in the day-to-day recording and charting of medical and administrative information

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse in the day-to-day recording and charting of medical and administrative information.
  • Essential duties include maintaining daily census reports, resident rosters, charge slips, and transcribing physicians' orders to care plans and medication records.
  • This role ensures that medical records are maintained in an accurate, informative, and timely manner, and requires strong communication and customer service skills.

Matching Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse in the day-to-day recording and charting of medical and administrative information.

Salary

Base: $17.48 – $18.00 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Record medical and administrative information
  • Maintain resident roster
  • Answer telephones and deliver messages
  • Track tardy and absentee reports
  • Accurately transcribe physicians’ orders
  • Document nurses’ notes

Nice-to-have

  • Positive working relationships with all departments
  • Treat all residents with dignity
  • Support infection control practices

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Prior healthcare or skilled nursing experience preferred
  • Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred
  • Strong communication and customer service skills required

Work Rights

Not specified

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