Kaiser Permanente
Ward Clerk
Lancaster, CA
Mar 14, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary:

Under indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse, provides and performs a variety of clerical functions for the department including but not limited to: maintaining department files and records; coordinating the acquisition of charts and patient records; scheduling/re-scheduling and coordinating patient examinations, procedures and testing; performing the typical duties and responsibilities of a receptionist. Promotes the efficient operation of the department by arranging and coordinating the scheduling of patient care activities and maintaining supplies and equipment..


Essential Responsibilities:
  • Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
  • Provides reception for assigned area. In conjunction with other departments, assists in the resolution of members problems.
  • Files and records physician orders accurately and timely in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Assists in maintaining accurate and up-to-date medical records and enters computerized medical data from patient charts. Completes and files patient processing forms.
  • Calls or faxes prescriptions into pharmacy.
  • Assures accurate census by inputting admission, discharge, and transfers in a timely manner. Schedules and re-schedules or cancels tests, procedures and examinations for patients.
  • Coordinates the administrative aspects of hospitalization admission, transfer , discharge and transportation.
  • May transport patients, equipment, supplies, and laboratory specimens.
  • Prints and distributes diagnostic reports and notifies appropriate personnel of abnormal lab results.
  • Organizes and maintains department files, records, handbooks, manuals, committee minutes and inventory of patient education files.
  • Collects, sorts, and delivers mail; prepares outgoing mail.
  • Promptly answers call lights, alarms and patient requests.

Basic Qualifications:
Experience

  • Minimum one (1) year experience within the last 3 years as a Ward Clerk or clerk in a hospital/medical office setting, and/or equivalent on-the-job-training.

  • Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.


Education

  • High school graduate or equivalent.


License, Certification, Registration

  • N/A



Additional Requirements:

  • Typing 30 WPM or as required by facility.

  • Communicates in a clear, concise manner appropriate to the developmental stage of the patient. Demonstrated ability to communicate in English - orally and in writing - with all medical center employees.

  • Demonstrated ability to utilize Medical Terminology.



Preferred Qualifications:

  • Completion of a Ward Clerk training program.

  • Some positions may be posted as bilingual Spanish in order to communicate with Spanish-speaking members.

  • Possession of a current Basic Life Support (BLS) card.


Notes:



  • This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.


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Ward Clerk
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