Ward Clerk ED Nights

Location: Hartford

POSITION TITLE:

261
- Ward Clerk ED

LOCATION:

Hospital Setting

REPORTS TO:

Director of Acute Services REVISION DATE:
May 2026

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required for all positions (may be allowed to sign a GED agreement to obtain within 6 months).

REQUIRED:

PREFERRED:

EXPERIENCE:

N/A

REQUIRED:

PREFERRED:

OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSURE: BLS certification or obtains within six months of hire. Ability to follow written or verbal instructions effectively. Knowledge of basic terminology. Basic keyboarding skills.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The job description reflects the general details considered necessary to fulfill the essential job functions and shall not be construed as all-inclusive of all work requirements inherent in this position. Other specific job-related knowledge and skills may be required. All employees subject to an annual performance evaluation based on the duties and responsibilities of this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Usual working space is a well-ventilated area. Requires standing, walking, turning, bending, stooping, and lifting. Clear speech to communicate effectively with customers (e.g. patients, families, and other team members). Fine and gross motor skills. Environment may be stressful at times, therefore ability to work under stressful conditions is necessary. Lifting up to 50 lbs may be required, anything over 50 lbs should be a team lift or with the use of a lifting aid.

Also subject to blood borne pathogens at all times in patient care.

May have occasional exposure to radiation during radiology procedures and to dangerous chemicals (cleaning and disinfecting agents).COMPLIANCE AND REGULATORY EXPECTATIONS:
All employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that upholds the highest standard of integrity, ethical behavior, and regulatory compliance. As a condition of employment, employees must adhere to:
· OCH Code of Conduct
· OCH Policies and Procedures
· Scope of Practice within License/Certification.
· HIPAA and HIPAA Security Confidentiality Standards
· Workplace Safety
· Mandatory Training
· Annual Compliance Education ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS &

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs secretarial and clerical functions for the assigned nursing unit to include proper telephone etiquette, receiving and delivering messages, ordering supplies, transcription of medical orders, entering orders into computer system, placing completed reports on charts.
• Retrieves charts from the HIM Department and files health care directive received into the Emergency Department.
• Coordinates the transfer of oral and written communication for physicians, families, other nursing units, ancillary departments and supports all departments.
• Provides assistance to the professional staff in the delivery of direct patient care for all age groups.
• Performs all tasks in accordance to hospital and nursing policies and procedures as well as in accordance to legal compliance policies and with Ohio County Healthcare purpose, vision, and values.
• Identifies self by name and nursing unit when answering the phone
• Answers and addresses patients in a caring tone
• Channels messages and/or patient request to the appropriate person in a timely manner
• Listens attentively and request clarification and/or feedback as indicated
• Gives clear and concise messages
• Immediately gives attention to patient or visitor who presents themselves to the nursing station
• Assures notification of maintenance department when a patient is transferred by helicopter
• Performs all procedures according to established policies and procedures of OCH and adheres to legal compliance policies as well as other regulatory issues.
• Keeps charts in proper order for the MD to see
• Transcribes medical…