Ward Clerk Full-time

Orchard Post Acute

Orchard, ,
$17.48 – $18.00 ph; not specified; not specified
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.
  • 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

$17.48 – $18.00 per hour; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Record medical and administrative information
  • Maintain resident roster
  • Answer telephones and deliver messages
  • Track tardy and absentee reports
  • Document nurses' notes
  • Assist with resident admissions and discharges

Nice-to-have

  • Positive working relationships with departments
  • Encourage timely physician documentation
  • Treat all residents with dignity and respect
  • 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
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents
  • Ability to write reports and correspondence
  • Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts

Work Rights

Not specified

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