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 discharge packets and other documents for patients.
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