Ward Clerk; Part-time, 24hrs, Evening,Emergency, MMMC
Primary Location Wailuku, Hawaii
Worker Location Onsite
Job Number 1271836 Date posted 04/15/2024
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Description:
Under direct or indirect supervision of supervisor, contributes to patient care by performing clerical and non-professional tasks directly and indirectly related to patient care and unit functioning. Is responsible and accountable for tasks delegated.
Job Summary:
Under direct or indirect supervision of supervisor, contributes to patient care by performing clerical and non-professional tasks directly and indirectly related to patient care and unit functioning. Is responsible and accountable for tasks delegated.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Answers phone(s) on Unit and manages calls appropriately. Takes phone reports from Lab, Diagnostic Imaging, and other Departments accurately, and delivers to proper nurse. Calls and schedules clinic appointments for patients who need help, when directed by RN/LPN. Refers all calls from physicians to appropriate nursing staff.
- Uses systems to assist with the processing of orders. Verifies ADT information. Uses manual system when computer is down.
- Answers PTS and keeps station ready and available. Retrieves meds and supplies and delivers to proper place/person. Reports maintenance problems immediately.
- Uses systems to support nursing and unit staff. Uses manual system when computer is down.
- Maintains inventory of Unit supplies. Orders non-stock items as directed. Orders stock items to maintain par level. Transport/arranges for transport of supplies and equipment between Units or Departments as needed.
- Supports unit during computer downtime. Obtains downtime kit as appropriate.
- Xeroxes and processes charts and other documents as directed by Supervisor or RN.
- Communicates ADT information to Admitting Department and Shift Supervisor/Bed Control.
- Answers nurse call console and refers patient calls to appropriate person. Picks-up blood/blood products from Lab as directed by RN. Picks-up non-controlled medications from Pharmacy. Picks-up supplies/equipment from other Departments.
- Calls acuity forecast to Staffing Office by designated times. Tallies and completes daily Acuity Sheets. Calls updated acuity. Completes additional tasks on individual Units per standards/procedures or Supervisor instructions.
- Uses systems to assist physicians. During computer downtime, transcribes physicians orders to appropriate medical record and other forms accurately. Completes request forms/orders entry for diagnostic tests, consultations, referrals. Schedules special tests with in-house and outside agencies and documents appointment. Makes arrangements for patient transport to outside agencies and departments.
- Functions with awareness of and applies safety principles/standards as defined by Hospital, including, environmental and employee issues. Reports incidents, work related injuries, unsafe equipment or environment to supervisor or other appropriate person.
- Transmits messages and other pertinent information to appropriate staff members. Picks up, sorts, and delivers Unit and patient mail.
- Completes required in-services annually. Participates in orientation of new clerical staff.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- N/A
Education
- Post high school coursework in Medical Terminology or equivalent related experience.
License, Certification, Registration
- Basic Life Support within 1 months of hire from American Heart Association
Additional Requirements:
- Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in conflict resolution, decision making, customer service, influence, interpersonal relations, oral communication, problem solving, teamwork, written communication, organizational skills, time management, and initiative.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in transcribing physicians orders, computer skills, setting up and maintaining file systems.
Primary Location: Hawaii,Wailuku,Maui Memorial - Wailuku Tower
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24
Shift: Evening
Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Working Hours Start: 03:00 PM
Working Hours End: 11:30 PM
Job Schedule: Part-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: S03|AFSCME|UNAC-UHCP-UNHCEH
Job Level: Entry Level
Department: MAUI MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER - Emergency - 3601
Pay Range: $20.72 - $21.82 / hour
The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: No
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital).
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
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Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
