Ward Clerk

Come home to Aloha. Providing personalized skilled nursing, intermediate, long term, respite and hospice care in a warm, plantation-style atmosphere.

WARD CLERK

Essential Duties :

• Receives, screens and appropriately directs telephone calls for the units. Receives and communicate accurate telephone messages.
• Maintains an efficient medical record system. Assembles residents' records in specified order on admission; maintains, and files charts; files reports and test results appropriately; organizes chart in order upon discharge, expiration or transfer, and checks for completeness of documents.
• Assists in the coordination of resident admissions, transfers, and discharges to provide for a smooth operation and efficient flow pattern. Inputs resident data and other information into the computer with accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensures the maintenance of supplies and equipment in good order. Makes recommendations to the Charge Nurse regarding supplies and equipment needs.
• Performs clinically related clerical duties as assigned-including sorting and distributing incoming mail; filing of policies and procedures in the appropriate manuals; maintaining logbooks and manuals in an organized manner.

Requirements :

Education : High School diploma or equivalent required. One (1) year clerical experience preferred; or any combination of education and experience which would provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform essential functions. Certified Nursing Assistant desirable.

Skills / Knowledge : Proficiency with computer keyboard, calculator skills, and mathematical skills. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Must be able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others, and work as an effective member of the healthcare team. Requires maintaining confidentiality of resident and company information. Requires good organizational skills, and effective oral and written communication skills.

Requires knowledge of group dynamics and effective team functioning to participate effectively within an interdisciplinary team, and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others, using tact and diplomacy.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in the position. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.