Ward Clerk - Med/Surg
About us: For the past 85 years, Stephens County Hospital has been a trusted name in the community, striving for excellence and delivering professional and compassionate care. Our dedicated staff of approximately 475 employees has a heart for healthcare and realizes how precious the gift of good health can be.
Stephens County Hospital is a 96-bed acute care hospital located in Toccoa, Georgia. We are nestled in the beautiful foothills of Northeast Georgia where our family-oriented community offers many cultural and civic opportunities as well as numerous outdoor activities.
Stephens County Hospital is a member of the Georgia Hospital Association, American Hospital Association and Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals. Stephens County Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, the nation’s premier healthcare monitoring agency.
Ward Clerk – Full Time (40 hours / week)
The Ward Clerk is responsible for performing the clerical duties of a nursing unit; acting as the receptionist for the unit during an assigned shift; and for the organization of supplies and environment of the nursing station.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High school graduate or equivalent.
Experience: Knowledge of medical terminology preferred; computer experience preferred.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Answers phone and refer calls to proper person
• Answers intercom and refers calls to proper person.
• Greets visitors, patients and staff.
• Provides necessary assistance to visitors, patients, and staff.
• Ensures coverage of nurse’s station during shift.
• Maintains consistently good telephone etiquette.
• Operates computer for order entry, running reports and label making.
• Transcribes physician’s orders.
• Maintains current patient chart.
• Records information to chart.
• Requisitions interdepartmental services.
• Maintains current census report.
• Files laboratory and x-ray reports.
• Ensures transportation of requisitions and specimens.
• Processes transfers and discharges.
• Audits charts for all documentation sheets. Prints off any missing portions and places in chart.
• Completes charges according to computer policy.
• Places all end of shift printouts in correct chart.
• Utilizes universal precautions in all aspects of work practice.
• Communicates positive culture reports to nurse in a timely manner.
• Remains compliant with hospital Hand Hygiene Policy.
• Maintains knowledge of hospital acquired infection rate and the measures being taken to decrease incident rate.
• Cleans equipment appropriately.
• Assists in maintaining cleanliness, order, and an attractive environment at all times.
• Keeps unit bulletin board current.
• Maintains quiet environment.
Non-Essential Functions
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Professional Requirements
• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services as needed.
Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions
• May need to sit for up to 2-6 hours at a time
Physically demanding, high-stress environment
* Have near normal hearing – able to hear alarms/telephone/normal speaking voice/ webinars
* Have near normal vision – clarity of vision (both near and far) either corrected on non-corrected, ability to distinguish colors
* Have good manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination
* Standing – continuously within the shift (67-100%)
* Walking – continuously within the shift (67-100%)
* Climbing – occasionally within the shift (1-33%)
* Bending/stooping – frequently within the shift (34-66%)
*Twist at the waist – occasionally with the shift (1-33%)
*Pushing/pulling – frequently within the shift (34-66%)
* Lift/carry – 20lbs with assistance – occasionally within the shift (1-33%)
* Reaching above the shoulders – frequently within the shift (34-67%)
* Lift/carry – 50lbs with assistance – occasionally within the shift (1-33%).
Stephens County Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition, carrier status or any other legally protected status.
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Juanita Bolman
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