Ward Clerk Resume Samples

Description :

1. Coordinates all travel logistics to and from dialysis, including transient visit away from primary treatment.
2. Manage admission and discharge processes, initiate and schedule transplant evaluations per Physician.
3. Complies and maintains medical records of both the in-center and home patients.
4. Coordinate Admissions And discharge processes.
5. Maintain relationships with other Healthcare providers in dialysis facility according to company policies, and procedures and in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.
6. Ensures patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
7. Stores or disposed of obsolete files when appropriate according to the procedures defined by facility compliance records management department and in compliance with Federal state and local regulations.
8. Prepares hemodialysis records, scheduled diagnostic, and medical appointments.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Associates

Description :

1. Utilized strong organizational and computer skills with the ability to multitask, take initiative, discern, and prioritize varying tasks with overlapping timelines while communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
2. Answered and transferred calls on multi-line phones to various departments.
3. Communicated with families, patients/clients about procedures performed, assisted elderly and pediatric patients, clients and their families in Out-Patient Surgery department confirm next day surgical appointments.
4. Processed referrals, audited and performed surgical statistic data processing, as well as, took and charted vital signs, advocated patients'/clients', and peers' rights and needs.
5. Assisted with transferring of patient/clients and prepared patients/clients for x-rays, exams, and surgery.
6. Observe/practiced healthcare procedures, regulations, and precepts.
7. Transcribe recorded messages or practitioners' diagnoses or recommendations into patients' medical records.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Management

Education

Bachelors of Science

Description :

1. Compiles and maintains medical records of both the in-center and home patients in the dialysis facility according to company policies and procedures and in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.
2. Ensures patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
3. Stores or disposes of obsolete files when appropriate according to the procedures defined by the FMC Compliance Records Management department and in compliance with Federal, state and local regulations.
4. Prepares hemodialysis records for the following day's activities ensuring they are stored/kept in a secure location until needed per HIPPA requirements.
5. Charts, posts, and files appropriate information per defined procedures.
6. Posts/enter the results from the labs into the electronic database (eCube) as needed.
7. Compiles the collection of Patient Statistical Profiles and Continuous Quality Improvement Data.
8. Compiles a multitude of month-end reporting requirements such as Epogen data collection and eCube generated reports, patient compliance, records audits, and other statistical data.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Certificate

Description :

1. Answering the phone, fax all requested medical records Preparing new patients charts and maintaining date appropriate files, which including thinning and closing of charts.
2. Daily medication validations and maintaining temporary absent records Preparing all tubes, urinalysis, blood cultures, and requisitions for specimen draw as well as spinning, packing and preparing them for shipment.
3. This includes stat labs and maintaining the accuracy of the draw with constant communication with the laboratory.
4. Ordering lab supplies for the facility as needed and establish inventory control.
5. Schedule doctor ordered appointments for patients and follow up for consult report, history and physical, Dr's notes and discharge summaries and request of authorizations.
6. Filing of treatment sheets, medical records, and labs Keep records of all transplant candidates' appointments, sending and receiving history and physical, also preparing, /shipping blood specimen to maintain candidacy.
7. Translate as requested from English to Spanish Experience in-patient admissions.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Consultant

Education

Bachelor Of Science

Description :

1. Performs clerical functions necessary to organize, maintain and use active patient medical records.
2. Files all documentation received for the patient record immediately upon receipt.
3. Responsible for maintaining the active patient record in the order established in the hospital SOP and/or the MHRS on a continuous basis.
4. Responsible for keeping charts in confidential areas away from any danger of being lost, tampered with or misplaced.
5. Notifies Charge Nurse of any suspicious activity concerning the confidential nature or safety of a chart, and notifies the Director of Medical Records if appropriate action is not being taken.
6. Accurately transcribes physician's orders, faxes orders to the pharmacy and makes copies.
7. Prepares consultations/referrals to Clinic, Radiology, Lab, Dietary and other diagnostic tests to the correct form and fax to the appropriate department.
8. Accurately transcribes consultations for referrals to outside facilities and routes to the scheduling coordinator in the Transportation Department.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Entry Level

Education

Bachelor Of Science

Description :

1. Complies and maintains medical records of both the in-center and home patients in the dialysis facility according to company policies and procedures and in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.
2. Ensures patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
3. Stores or disposes of obsolete files when appropriate according to the procedures defined by the FMC Compliance Records Management department and in compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations.
4. Charts, posts, and files appropriate information per defined procedures.
5. Assists with month-end reporting requirements such as Epogen data collection and Proton generated reports as needed.
6. Maintains accurate records of hospitalization, patient travel, etc.
7. Facilitate coordination of patient scheduling, ancillary testing, etc.
8. Assists in auditing records for ongoing compliance with medical record standards.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. To collaborate with nursing staff and promote excellent customer service, delivering a prompt and efficient response to the customer.
2. Maintain clinical files in accordance with relevant policies and legislation, including admission and discharge of patients, both from other wards and directly.
3. Maintain medical records including file reports and ensure adequate supply patient labels Maintain ward-related records and databases as directed.
4. To screen and appropriately prioritize all telephone calls and inquiries for the Inpatient Unit.
5. Photocopy, collate and finish documents and reports, filing as required.
6. Establish a system for and maintain adequate supplies of stationery and stores supplies.
7. Where appropriate, respond to all relevant correspondence and requests for information.
8. Ensure timely communication of information.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Bachelor Of Arts

Description :

1. Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
2. Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.
3. Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
4. Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.
5. Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
6. Transport patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds.
7. Explain medical instructions to patients or family members.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Consultant

Education

High School Diploma

Description :

1. Greeted family members, caregivers, or guardians, and other medical staff in a friendly manner.
2. Wrote labs for the residents when the doctors made rounds, faxed orders to the pharmacies and doctor's offices as required.
3. Received a high volume of call on a daily basis.
4. Maintained a friendly demeanor for all incoming and outgoing calls.
5. Provided accurate information to nurses on the status (location) of the residents.
6. Scheduled internal appointments for doctors to see patients requiring care.
7. Also schedules various appointments for patient care at external medical facilities.
8. Maintained meticulous scheduling and documentation for transportation of patients and the movement of patients to and from other facilities to ensure patients received the best of care.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Bachelor Of Science

Description :

1. Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills required to be able to assess and resolve issues by phone, email, or in-person with physicians and other medical personnel throughout the surrounding area.
2. Responsible for scheduling appointments and arranging transportation for 100 - 108 residents.
3. Uses the net-transit program to book transportation through Jan Care.
4. Creates and updates the vitals sheets for all three shifts daily, including weekends. Has repaired faulty equipment, including company computers on a weekly basis.
5. Ordering and printing labs per nurses request.
6. Filing information in residents charts Thinning old and outdated information from the resident's charts.
7. Interview patients to complete documents, case histories, or forms, such as intake or insurance forms.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Senior

Education

Bachelor Of Liberal Arts

Description :

1. Answer telephone and direct calls to appropriate staff.
2. Schedule and confirm patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries, or medical consultations.
3. Greet visitors, ascertain the purpose of visit, and direct them to appropriate staff.
4. Operate office equipment, such as voice mail messaging systems, and use word processing, spreadsheet, or other software applications to prepare reports, invoices, financial statements, letters, case histories, or medical records.
5. Interview patient to complete documents, case histories, or forms, such as intake or insurance forms.
6. Receive and route messages or documents, such as laboratory results, to appropriate staff.
7. Compile and record medical charts, reports, or correspondence, using a typewriter or personal computer.
8. Receive and route messages or documents, such as laboratory results, to appropriate staff.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Management

Education

Bachelor Of Science

Description :

1. Answer telephones and direct calls to appropriate staff.
2. Greet visitors, ascertain the purpose of visit, and direct them to appropriate staff.
3. Operate office equipment, such as voice mail messaging systems, and use word processing, spreadsheet, or other software applications to prepare reports, invoices, financial statements, letters, case histories, or medical records.
4. Interview patients to complete documents, case histories, or forms, such as intake or insurance forms.
5. Receive and route messages or documents, such as laboratory results, to appropriate staff.
6. Compile and record medical charts, reports, or correspondence, using a typewriter or personal computer.
7. Transmit correspondence or medical records by mail, e-mail, or fax.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Diploma