Ward Clerk

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

$24 - $26 per hour DOE

We offer a competitive benefits package:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Care Plan

• Life Insurance

• Paid Holidays (12)

• Paid Vacation Time

• Sick Time

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Competitive wages

• Stability and career advancement

• Continuing Education Opportunities

HOURS

8 per Day / 5 Days per Week

CATEGORIES OF DUTIES

1. Answering all telephone calls received on the Detox Unit.

2. In charge of the daily census. Keep patients charts in order, obtaining the needed signatures for compliance and all necessary filing.

3. Provide general information to the patients

4. 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.

5. Tracks and files all diagnostics

6. Copying and printing as needed for the unit

7. Prepares charts for admission

8. Will maintain monthly logs and collects for the DON.

9. Data input in Avatar. Computer knowledge and able to work in Word and Excel

10. Assists doctors and nurses when needed and runs errands on the ward.

11. 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.