Ward Clerk (w/ Transcription)

**Req Number** 181881

varied hours. includes every other weekend and holidays

Job Description

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 t...