Ward Clerk; FT40, Evening, - Mixed MedSurg/Tele Unit 6, MMMC

Under direct or indirect supervision of supervisor, contributes to patient care by performing clerical and non-professional tasks directly and indirectly related to patient care and unit functioning.

• Answers phone(s) on Unit and manages calls appropriately.
• Takes phone reports from Lab, Diagnostic Imaging, and other Departments accurately, and delivers to proper nurse.
• Calls and schedules clinic appointments for patients who need help, when directed by RN/LPN.
• Refers all calls from physicians to appropriate nursing staff.
• Uses systems to assist with the processing of orders.
• Verifies ADT information.
• Uses manual system when computer is down.
• Answers PTS and keeps station ready and available.
• Retrieves meds and supplies and delivers to proper place/person.
• Reports maintenance problems immediately.
• Uses systems to support nursing and unit staff.
• Uses manual system when computer is down.
• Maintains inventory of Unit supplies.
• Orders non-stock items as directed.
• Orders stock items to maintain par level.
• Transport/arranges for transport of supplies and equipment between Units or Departments as needed.
• Supports unit during computer downtime.
• Obtains downtime kit as appropriate.
• Xeroxes and processes charts and other documents as directed by Supervisor or RN.
• Communicates ADT information to Admitting Department and Shift Supervisor/Bed Control.
• Answers nurse call console and refers patient calls to appropriate person.
• Picks-up blood/blood products from Lab as directed by RN.
• Picks-up non-controlled medications from Pharmacy.
• Picks-up supplies/equipment from other Departments.
• Calls acuity forecast to Staffing Office by designated times.
• Tallies and completes daily Acuity Sheets.
• Calls updated acuity.
• Completes additional tasks on individual Units per standards/procedures or Supervisor instructions.
• Uses systems to assist physicians.
• During computer downtime, transcribes physicians orders to appropriate medical record and other forms accurately.
• Completes request forms/orders entry for diagnostic tests, consultations, referrals.
• Schedules special tests with in-house and outside agencies and documents appointment.
• Makes arrangements for patient transport to outside agencies and departments.
• Functions with awareness of and applies safety principles/standards as defined by Hospital, including, environmental and employee issues.
• Reports incidents, work related injuries, unsafe equipment or environment to supervisor or other appropriate person.
• Transmits messages and other pertinent information to appropriate staff members.
• Picks up, sorts, and delivers Unit and patient mail.
• Completes required in-services annually.
• Participates in orientation of new clerical staff.

• Basic Life Support within 1 months of hire from American Heart Association
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in conflict resolution, decision making, customer service, influence, interpersonal relations, oral communication, problem solving, teamwork, written communication, organizational skills, time management, and initiative.

• Hourly pay
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k matching

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