Ward Clerk (w/ Transcription)

PT 15 hrs 7am-3pm Performs diversified receptionist and clerical duties supporting the Nursing department.

Job Responsibility * * Performs diversified receptionist duties including, but not limited to: * Answering telephone, taking messages, and informing department staff of requests, as required.

* Directing patients, physicians and visitors to appropriate rooms, activities and other hospital areas, as needed.

* Creating and maintaining patient charts during hospital stays.Preparing charts to accompany patients during off-unit activity.

* Processing requests for lab work/diagnostic testing to appropriate department.Notifying charge nurse of any discrepancies or changes in orders.

* Reviewing patient charts upon discharge for completion and submits to Medical Records within twenty-four hours.

* Notifying Admitting Office of changes in census (i.e transfer, expiration). * * Performs diversified clerical duties including, but not limited to: * Checking, reordering and restocking department supplies and patient care items.Maintaining inventory in an orderly fashion.

* Submitting work orders/requests to various hospital departments (i.e Central Service, Dietary, Environmental Services, etc.), as needed.

* Filing and maintaining various department records.

* Performs transcription duties, as required.

* Performs related duties, as required.

* ADA Essential Functions Job Qualification * High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Medical Secretary coursework/ certification, preferred.

* Prior clerical experience, preferred.

* Typing 30 wpm and/or data entry skills (80 keystrokes per minute), required.

* Ability to perform transcription duties, required.

* Ability to communicate effectively.

* 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).