Ward Clerk

Ward Clerk Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation - 2.5 Bryan, TX Job Details Part-time 1 day ago Qualifications Achieving HIPAA compliance Financial transaction processing Phone communication Maintaining patient confidentiality HIPAA Long-term care facility experience Administrative experience High school diploma or GED Medical administrative support Medical records Clerical experience Phone call management Clean workspace maintenance Communication skills Entry level Under 1 year Full Job Description

DEPARTMENT

Nursing or Administration

SUPERVISOR

Director of Nursing and/or Administrator SUMMARY The purpose of the Ward Clerk position is to be present at the nurses' station to monitor resident needs and assist with facility workflow.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following represents the essential functions of the Ward Clerk's role. This list is intended to be a general description of duties and responsibilities; however, it is subject to change according to the needs of the facility determined by the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator. Answers call lights and in-person resident requests. Assists and directs visitors and vendors to appropriate facility staff or resident location. May instruct visitors on facility policies and procedures. May assist in documenting complaints or medical records requests and is familiar with facility policies and procedures. Answers phones taking messages and delivering them promptly to appropriate staff. Retrieves faxes distributes them timely/appropriately. Keeps work area clean. May help with spot cleaning in high touch areas. May monitor doors and sign in/out logs. May pass out resident monies and document transactions. May assist Business Office Manager as needed. Other clerical tasks as assigned by supervisors. Must act in ways that promote professional and positive representation of the facility to the community. Communicates in a professional and courteous manner using effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills with residents, their families, co-workers, and vendors. Maintains confidentiality of department, resident, employee information, communication, and documentation as well as compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. Records working hours per company policy. Clocks in and out for all working/training hours. Maintain compliance with Legacy's Compliance program and plan. Adhere to Legacy's Code of Conduct and Dress Code. These duties are not all-inclusive but provide minimum performance expectations which will be reviewed in the evaluation process. Supervisor may edit, alter, add to, or exclude duties and responsibilities based on the needs of the facility.

QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE/ REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications Freedom from illegal use of drugs. Freedom from use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace. Anyone found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a healthcare-related setting are ineligible for employment in the position. Education and/or Experience High School Diploma preferred. Experience in Long-Term care setting preferred, but not required. Clerical experience preferred, but not required.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

None