Nursing Clerk

Overview

The Nursing Service Clerk is responsible for performing general clerical duties by preparing, compiling, and maintaining records.

• Receives newly admitted patients and prepares identification tags and assembles patients' records.
• Notifies physician of new admissions and consultations
• Assists in keeping vital summary sheet up to date by recording temperature, pulse, respiration’s, weight, diet, activity, etc.
• Transcribes orders from physicians' order sheet to patients' chart, prepares cards, tickets, etc.
• Prepares requests and schedules procedures.
• Answers patient call system and telephone; receives and delivers messages for supplies, patients, physicians, etc.
• Checks patients' chart for completeness at time of discharge. Disassembles and prepares for return to Medical Records
• Files completed request slips when returned from Laboratory, Radiology, etc.
• Prepares requisitions to maintain established inventories of clerical supplies.
• Maintains nursing station in a clean safe and orderly manner.
• Types and prepares reports as directed.
• Maintains patient register and schedules procedures to be performed by other services.
• Greets, assists, and directs visitors in a courteous manner.
• Operates various office equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

• One (1) year of billing experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
• Healthcare billing experience preferred.
• Three (3) to six (6) months of on-the-job training required to attain proficiency in the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

• Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-9, and CPT codes as they pertain to billing.
• Familiarity with UB-92 and HCFA completion requirements.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to operate routine office equipment, including postage meter, typewriter, display terminal, terminal printer, adding machine, and fax machine.
• Ability to type a minimum of thirty (30) words per minute accurately.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and confidentiality when handling patient and billing information.

• Must possess the physical ability to endure prolonged sitting, moderate walking and standing, bending, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to exert up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.