Ward Clerk

Posted: Tuesday, 15 October 2024
Valid Thru: Thursday, 14 November 2024
Index Requested on: 10/15/2024 07:25:35
Indexed on: 10/15/2024 07:25:35

Location: Encinitas, CA, 92024, US

Industry: Healthcare
Occupational Category: 31-0000.00 - Healthcare Support
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Aviara Healthcare Center is hiring!

Description:

Job Title: Ward Clerk

Location: Aviara Healthcare

Position Overview:

We're seeking a dedicated Ward Clerk to enhance patient care and support our nursing staff in a dynamic environment. This role is vital for maintaining accurate records, coordinating communication, and ensuring smooth operations.

Essential Duties:
  • Record medical and administrative information per charting policies.
  • Maintain and submit the Daily Census Report to nursing supervisors.
  • Keep an updated resident roster for your unit.
  • Process resident charge slips for the Business Office.
  • Answer phones, relay messages, and manage calls.
  • Maintain current emergency contact lists for your unit.
  • Prepare daily tardy and absentee reports for the Business Office.
  • Transcribe physicians' orders into care plans and medication records.
  • Report discrepancies in charting and orders to nursing supervisors.
  • Review medication cards for accuracy and completeness.
  • Document nurses' notes to reflect resident care and responses.
  • Forward new diet orders to the Food Services Director.
  • Notify next-of-kin of changes in resident conditions as directed.
  • Assist with admitting, transferring, and discharging residents.
  • Complete necessary records during admissions, transfers, and discharges.
  • Participate in facility committee meetings as required.
  • Collaborate with nursing staff to coordinate work assignments and schedules.
  • Inform staff of new admissions and their details.
  • Greet and escort new residents upon admission.
  • Encourage timely physician documentation.
  • Communicate resident deaths to family as instructed and assist with funeral arrangements.
  • Attend annual training programs (e.g., OSHA, HIPAA, Safety).
  • Contribute to the infection control program and monitor health regulations.
  • Report equipment and supply needs to nursing supervisors.
  • Ensure all staff are aware of residents' care plans.
  • Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
  • Record and file incidents/accidents per policy.
  • Treat all residents with kindness, dignity, and respect.


Requirements and Qualifications:
  • Must at the least have a high school diploma or GED
  • CNA license is a plus
  • Knowledge of insurances is a plus
  • Must be organized, self-sufficient, and have a positive attitude!


Pay: $22-30 Based on experience

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:
  • Acute care
  • Nursing home

Medical specialties:
  • Geriatrics

Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:
  • Encinitas, CA 92024 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Responsibilities:

Please review the job description.

Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits:

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