Ward Clerk

Bolivar Medical Center

Provides indirect patient care for the department. Schedules all operative and invasive procedures. Performs all secretarial duties as requested.

Greets patients and visitors. Answers, screens, and routes telephone calls. Calls codes, pages, and overhead announcements as requested.

Enters nursing requests subject to the approval of a licensed nurse. Asks for clarification when necessary.

Assists with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges. Assembles and maintains patient records and charts.

Performs needed clerical tasks, including copying, filing, and ordering/stocking supplies.

Assists RNs and physicians with other patient activities as needed.

Job Requirements:
Minimum Education
GED
High School Diploma
Associates or Bachelors preferred

Required Skills
Must have an updated American Heart Association approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. If employee does not have a current BLS at time of hire or transfer, then employee will have one month from day of hire, or transfer, to obtain, or update, BLS certification

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