Ward Clerk

Ward Clerk

DEPARTMENT: 3rd Floor | Medical / Surgical Unit

The Ward Clerk performs defined clerical and receptionist functions on a nursing unit in order to provide an organized and efficient atmosphere in which to deliver patient care. Work is performed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in accordance with established hospital standards, nursing department structure, process and outcome standards, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the hospital and Nursing department, taking into account the individual patient’s special physical or age-related needs.

EXPERIENCE:

  • Possess previous experience in a healthcare setting.

EDUCATION:

  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent. 
  • Employee is trained and prepared to provide non-direct care for the age-specific group on their assigned unit.

KNOWLEDGE: 

  • Possess knowledge necessary to provide non-direct care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit. 
  • Possess a working knowledge of OSHA, infection control, safety, body mechanics, accreditation requirements, scope of practice.

ABILITIES:

  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with thoroughness and accuracy. 
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality. 
  • Ability to manage several responsibilities simultaneously. 
  • Ability to perform the skills necessary to provide non-direct care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit.

PREFERRED: 

  • Possess a medical terminology course.
  • Computer knowledge of Meditech system (order management/POM).
  • Previous experience as a Ward Clerk or Medical Office Coordinator or equivalent.

STATUS: FULL-TIME   |   SHIFT: 2:45 PM – 11:15 PM

RATE OF PAY: $15.86 – $17.99 / HOUR

#399

Medical Receptionist – Mayfield

$1,500.00 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR FULL-TIME MEDICAL RECEPTIONISTS

Description:  The purpose of this job is to provide clerical support for Primary/Specialty Care Services.  Acts as front-line contact with patients, both by telephone and in person to provide necessary assistance and handle all communication. Supports the medical staff and administrator in the operations of the Mayfield Primary/Specialty Care Center. Takes into account the individual patient’s special physical or age-related needs.

Requires: 

  • Possess high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Possess previous customer service experience.
  • Possess a working knowledge of medical terminology, physician office practices and Medical Records.
  • Possess one (1) year experience with computer software: MEDENT, MEDITECH, and various Microsoft Office applications.

Status:  8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours)

From:  $16.41 to $19.41 per hour.

Medical Receptionist – Fonda

$1,500.00 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR FULL-TIME MEDICAL RECEPTIONISTS

Description:  The purpose of this job is to provide clerical support for Primary/Specialty Care Services.  Acts as front-line contact with patients, both by telephone and in person to provide necessary assistance and handle all communication. Supports the medical staff and administrator in the operations of the Fonda Primary/Specialty Care Center. Takes into account the individual patient’s special physical or age-related needs.

Requires: 

  • Possess high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Possess previous customer service experience.
  • Possess a working knowledge of medical terminology, physician office practices and Medical Records.
  • Possess one (1) year experience with computer software: MEDENT, MEDITECH, and various Microsoft Office applications.

Status:  8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours)

From:  $16.41 to $19.41 per hour.

#271

Patient Care Technician

***There is a $5,000 sign on bonus for full time Patient Care Technician and a $2,500 sign on bonus for part time Patient Care Technician***

Description:  The PCT position provides basic nursing care to patients, transports patients within the hospital and monitors a safe and clean environment.  The PCT provides clerical support, including order entry as the patient care and patient flow requires. 

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Basic life support (BLS) certification within six (6) months of hire, three (3) months for ECC and Float Pool positions. 
  • One (1) year experience as an ER or SCU nurse assistant, Maternity nurse assistant or equivalent experience in a healthcare setting. 
  • Prefer Emergency department experience, Critical Care experience, EMT experience, medical office assistant training. 

Status:  6:45pm – 7:15am (24 hours) SCU

$17.02 per hour.  Experience differential after one year of service. 

EMR/EHR Specialist PCC

Description:  The purpose of this position is to provide EMR staff who will be directly involved in the needs assessment, analysis and build of current/future workflows that support the maintenance of the Expanse implementation to Primary/Specialty Care Center setting.  The position will support front office function, interface with providers and clinical staff and work with the ambulatory informatics staff to maintain, build or rebuild sectors of Expanse for greater efficiency and quality.  The position provides ongoing monitoring and training of all PCC contributors of the medical record in compliance with New York State Department of Health, DNV, MLMIC Standards and NYS PCMH. 

Requires:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.  
  • Prefer a two (2) year degree in Business Administration, Health Administration or related field. 
  • Possess two (2) years experience in an ambulatory provider practice setting.  Familiar with the front end processes of Expanse, use of lists to support front end and registration process.  Possess a working knowledge of Expanse and Expanse applications and interfaces.  

Status:  8:30am – 5:00pm (40 hours)  Hours will fluctuate based on departmental needs.  

$17.30 to $20.30 per hour.