Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Range $16.00 - $20.75
Benefits
competitive pay
Life insurance
401K with matching funds
Health Insurance
AFLAC
Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
SPOTLIGHT rewards and recognition program
Job Description
Ciena Healthcare is Michigan's largest provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation care services. Dedicated to serving residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, Ciena Healthcare believes that every individual is unique and deserves the highest standard of care every day. The organization focuses on creating a supportive and positive environment for its residents, ensuring their well-being and comfort while promoting recovery and quality of life. With a commitment to teamwork, open communication, and personal growth, Ciena Healthcare offers its staff a collaborative and nurturing professional environment where their skills and dedication are valued and rewarded.
The role of the Ward Clerk at Sheffield Manor Nursing and Rehab, a facility under Ciena Healthcare, is pivotal to the efficient operation of the nursing unit and the overall care process. This position supports the Charge Nurse and Staff Nurses by accurately recording and charting both medical and administrative information as per established medical record policies and procedures. As a Ward Clerk, you are the vital communication link between nursing staff, residents, families, and other healthcare personnel. Your responsibilities include managing telephone communications, coordinating resident admissions, transfers, and discharges, transcribing physician orders, scheduling appointments, and maintaining medical charts. This role demands strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple administrative tasks efficiently in a fast-paced medical setting.
Additionally, the Ward Clerk plays a key role in facilitating a warm and calm atmosphere in the nursing unit, ensuring that residents feel welcomed and comfortable during their stay. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in healthcare administration and patient interaction to grow their careers within a leading healthcare provider. Ciena Healthcare supports its employees with an attractive benefits package that includes competitive pay, life insurance, 401K with matching funds, health insurance, AFLAC, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, and access to SPOTLIGHT, a virtual community for rewards and recognition exclusively for staff members. This role is ideal for organized, empathetic individuals with excellent communication skills eager to work in a supportive and teamwork-driven environment.
The role of the Ward Clerk at Sheffield Manor Nursing and Rehab, a facility under Ciena Healthcare, is pivotal to the efficient operation of the nursing unit and the overall care process. This position supports the Charge Nurse and Staff Nurses by accurately recording and charting both medical and administrative information as per established medical record policies and procedures. As a Ward Clerk, you are the vital communication link between nursing staff, residents, families, and other healthcare personnel. Your responsibilities include managing telephone communications, coordinating resident admissions, transfers, and discharges, transcribing physician orders, scheduling appointments, and maintaining medical charts. This role demands strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple administrative tasks efficiently in a fast-paced medical setting.
Additionally, the Ward Clerk plays a key role in facilitating a warm and calm atmosphere in the nursing unit, ensuring that residents feel welcomed and comfortable during their stay. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in healthcare administration and patient interaction to grow their careers within a leading healthcare provider. Ciena Healthcare supports its employees with an attractive benefits package that includes competitive pay, life insurance, 401K with matching funds, health insurance, AFLAC, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, and access to SPOTLIGHT, a virtual community for rewards and recognition exclusively for staff members. This role is ideal for organized, empathetic individuals with excellent communication skills eager to work in a supportive and teamwork-driven environment.
Job Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must be a high school graduate
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Attention to detail in record keeping and documentation
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA guidelines
Job Qualifications
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must be a high school graduate
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize duties
- Compassionate and patient-focused attitude
- Experience in a healthcare or administrative role preferred but not required
Job Duties
- Record medical and administrative information in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures
- Answer telephones, page calls, and deliver messages to residents as necessary
- Admit, transfer, and discharge residents while assisting with transportation, packing, and escorting
- File reports and maintain resident charts as directed
- Transcribe physician's orders to MAR and TARs, fax orders to pharmacy, and notify nurse to obtain signatures
- Schedule resident appointments for diagnostic and therapeutic services and arrange transportation
- Greet newly admitted residents upon admission and escort them to their rooms
- Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, positive emphasis, and calm throughout the unit and shift
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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