• Float Ward Clerk

    Washington County Hospital and Clinics (Washington, IA)


    Float Ward Clerk

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Washington Co Hospital - Washington, IA

    Position Type

    Part Time

    Education Level

    High School

     

    Travel Percentage

     

    None

     

    Job Shift

     

    Weekend

     

    Job Category

     

    Health Care

    Description

    SUMMARY

    This position is responsible for providing clerical support to the patient care area ensuring effective and efficient services are delivered. This position is also responsible to provide patient care under the direction of a qualified professional nurse or other health team members.

     

    DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to the following)

     

    + Interview patients or their representative to collect and verify data for registration and correct or update computer records to reflect changes in patient demographics and insurance information.

    + Obtain required signatures according to established procedures and ensures information recorded is accurate and complete.

    + Make complete rounds and check condition of assigned patients to ensure maximum care and to determine need for additional or modified services.

    + Provide basic nursing care to the medical-surgical patient as well as willingly assist with care of patients in other departments, and notify registered nurse of changes in patient condition or status.

    + Interact with all visitors, providers, coworkers and other departments in a customer friendly, courteous, and professional manner.

    Qualifications

    EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

    + Obtain and maintain CPR Certification required

    + Ability to successfully complete telemetry class to obtain basic knowledge of cardiac rhythms within one year from hire.

    + Current CNA certification required

    + High school diploma/GED preferred

    SKILLS AND ABILITIES

    + Strong written and verbal communication skills with prevalent professional demeanor

    + Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.

    + Well-developed interpersonal skills, planning and organizational skills.

    + Ability to work in fast paced, rapidly changing, and regulated environment

    + Effective time management.

    + Analytical skills to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.

    + Must be a good team player