Ward Clerk (NF 47/23)

Job Summary:

The Ward Clerk performs a range of clerical duties to update and organize information on the nursing units. Ward Clerk is responsible for efficient information flow and availability of information

Qualifications:

·         Minimum Grade 12 or GED required

·         Basic computer and office skills/knowledge required

·         Medical terminology and/or previous experience an asset

·         Ability to comprehend written and spoken direction and act on

·         such in a logical and timely manner

·         Ability to deal effectively with the public

·         Must have excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills

·         Must be reliable and conscientious

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Job Duties:

·         Acts as a resource to clinical leads

·         Answer telephone, act as receptionist for unit

·         Maintain confidentiality

·         Prepare charts, input data to Meditech, file reports

·         Photocopying, and faxing as required

·         Handling and delivery of mail as required

·         Rotations assigned are twelve (12) hour

·         Other duties as assigned

·         Must adhere to organizational policies and procedures concerning cleaning, hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment in support of Infection Control measures and attend training when necessary.