What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ward Clerk position at Tarzana Treatment Centers?
POSITION TITLE:
Ward Clerk
DEPARTMENT:
Detox Unit
REPORTS TO:
RN on Duty
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for a variety of duties in the Detox Unit/Nursing Station, i.e., answering telephone calls, clerical duties, record keeping and other duties assigned by the DON/supervisor.
SALARY RANGE
$25 - $27 per hour DOE
We offer a competitive benefits package:
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Medical Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Vision Care Plan
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Life Insurance
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Paid Holidays (12)
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Paid Vacation Time
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Sick Time
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401(k) Retirement Plan
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Competitive wages
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Stability and career advancement
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Continuing Education Opportunities
HOURS
8 per Day / 5 Days per Week
CATEGORIES OF DUTIES
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Answering all telephone calls received on the Detox Unit.
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In charge of the daily census. Keep patients charts in order, obtaining the needed signatures for compliance and all necessary filing.
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Provide general information to the patients
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Assists the RN with administrative tasks, i.e., preparing twenty-four (24) hour reports for the nursing office, phones admitting office daily for list of new admissions, receives and directs visiting counselors Creates the daily History and Physical list.
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Tracks and files all diagnostics
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Copying and printing as needed for the unit
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Prepares charts for admission
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Will maintain monthly logs and collects for the DON.
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Data input in Avatar. Computer knowledge and able to work in Word and Excel
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Assists doctors and nurses when needed and runs errands on the ward.
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Other duties as assigned by Director and/or Administrator.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
SETTING
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices.
ADA REQUIREMENT
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the American with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.
Salary : $25 - $27
