Northwell·Bay Shore, New York
Provides non-nursing operational support for the ward, including managing phone calls, patient call bells, and physician order transcription. Responsible for maintaining patient charts, organizing data, and ensuring unit areas are clean and stocked.
Uses time-management-skills in accomplishing general duties and assisting in non-nursing functions, as directed.
Job Responsibility
Performs general, non-nursing duties supporting operational performance of ward including, but not limited to:
Placing and receiving phone calls.
Answering patient call bells and relaying messages.
Reviewing and maintaining patient charts.
Collecting and organizing all patient data.
Transcribing physician orders.
Maintaining unit areas in clean, neat manner and restocking supplies, as needed.
Returning soiled equipment to Central Supply.
Returning patient charts to Medical Records.
Monitoring patient ID - wrist bands, bed utensils
Maintaining accurate census sheet and/or diet roster.
Responding appropriately to changes and/or emergencies.
Anticipating work-flow and completing assigned/necessary tasks in allotted time.
Using equipment/machines related to assigned duties.
Wearing appropriate uniform.
Keeping supervisor informed of any problems.
Performs related duties, as required
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Job Qualification
High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
Prior clerical experience, preferred.
Typing 30 wpm and/or data entry skills (80 keystrokes per minute), required.
Knowledge of medical terminology, required
*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and knowledge of medical terminology. Candidates must possess typing skills of 30 wpm or data entry skills of 80 kpm, with prior clerical experience preferred.
Market context
In New York healthcare settings, ward clerk openings are typically tied to ongoing patient-flow and unit support needs, making them a steady option for candidates with clerical and medical terminology skills. Competition often centers on accuracy, speed, and comfort working with nurses and patient records; this platform’s job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time. If you’re considering applying, confirm your typing or data-entry speed and review the posting for any unit-specific clerical duties before submitting.