Ward Clerk Transcriber

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for supporting and coordinating the administrative activities of the nursing unit. May be assigned to cover multiple units per Medical Center protocol.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Processes, transfers and discharges using the Admit-Discharge-Transfer (ADT) system in the electronic medical record, including event management.

• Answers and appropriately routes internal and external telephone calls.

• Orders materials and supplies for the unit. As needed, per Unit, collects equipment and medication.

• Answers call system; follows up with the nurse, patient and/or family as appropriate.

• Makes follow-up appointments for patients as necessary.

• In conjunction with Discharge Coordinator, organizes transfers to skilled nursing facilities, including printing relevant sections of the patient chart.

• Prepares...