Ward Clerk at Aviara Healthcare Center in Encinitas, California

Job Description:

Job Title: Ward Clerk

Location: Aviara Healthcare

Position Overview:

We're seeking a dedicated Ward Clerk to enhance patient care and support our nursing staff in a dynamic environment. This role is vital for maintaining accurate records, coordinating communication, and ensuring smooth operations.

Essential Duties:

• Record medical and administrative information per charting policies.


• Maintain and submit the Daily Census Report to nursing supervisors.


• Keep an updated resident roster for your unit.


• Process resident charge slips for the Business Office.


• Answer phones, relay messages, and manage calls.


• Maintain current emergency contact lists for your unit.


• Prepare daily tardy and absentee reports for the Business Office.


• Transcribe physicians' orders into care plans and medication records.


• Report discrepancies in charting and orders to nursing supervisors.


• Review medication cards for accuracy and completeness.


• Document nurses' notes to reflect resident care and responses.


• Forward new diet orders to the Food Services Director.


• Notify next-of-kin of changes in resident conditions as directed.


• Assist with admitting, transferring, and discharging residents.


• Complete necessary records during admissions, transfers, and discharges.


• Participate in facility committee meetings as required.


• Collaborate with nursing staff to coordinate work assignments and schedules.


• Inform staff of new admissions and their details.


• Greet and escort new residents upon admission.


• Encourage timely physician documentation.


• Communicate resident deaths to family as instructed and assist with funeral arrangements.


• Attend annual training programs (e.g., OSHA, HIPAA, Safety).


• Contribute to the infection control program and monitor health regulations.


• Report equipment and supply needs to nursing supervisors.


• Ensure all staff are aware of residents' care plans.


• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.


• Record and file incidents/accidents per policy.


• Treat all residents with kindness, dignity, and respect.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Must at the least have a high school diploma or GED


• CNA license is a plus


• Knowledge of insurances is a plus


• Must be organized, self-sufficient, and have a positive attitude!

Pay: $22-30 Based on experience

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• Dental insurance


• Flexible schedule


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Acute care


• Nursing home

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift


• Monday to Friday


• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Encinitas, CA 92024 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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