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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