Ward Clerk

@ Sutter Bay Hospitals
Sutter Bay Hospitalssutterbayhospitals.com

Ward Clerk

San Francisco, CA
Posted today

About the job

Sutter Health, a healthcare provider, seeks a Ward Clerk to handle clerical tasks, support staff, ensure privacy, and assist in patient care in a hospital setting. Role includes administrative duties, using EHR, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Full-time, days, union benefits, weekends every other.

Requirements

  • 2 years relevant experience
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Strong communication skills
  • Time management skills

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to work independently
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize tasks
  • Computer skills in EHR and MS Office

Full job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

CPMC-California Pacific Med Center - Mission Bernal

Position Overview:

Provides a variety of routine and specialized clerical and administrative duties in support of a nursing care unit. Executes a variety of clerical duties, prioritizes information and requests in a timely manner. Gains confidence and cooperation from staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety. May also be responsible for orienting new staff to the department/unit.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

  • HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

  • 2 years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

  • Knowledge of various medical terminology, procedures, views, and equipment.
  • Written and verbal communications skills to communicate with fellow team members, supervisors, patients, and other personnel.
  • Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Advanced knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and related information systems
  • Interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
  • Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
  • Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
  • Build collaborate relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
  • Works independently, exercises sound judgment, and utilizes developed administrative skills
  • Able to demonstrate competent job performance and effective communication.


Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Every other Weekend

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

32

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $30.30 to $40.52 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

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