Ward Clerk

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures patient medical file available before and during consultation.

• Maintain required stocks/supplies in the assigned ward.

• Ensure that all ward equipments are in good working order.

• Inform unit-nursing staff of pending admission and assist patient with admission procedure.

• Ensure files returned to medical records department at the specified time frame.

• Maintain ward registers as required.

• Assist in inpatient areas as directed by Unit Nursing Supervisor.

• Establishes and maintains records, filing systems, and logs.

• Operates a computer, duplicating machine, fax machine, calculator, and other peripheral office equipment in the course of assigned functions

• Assist the HOD in maintaining all necessary records pertinent to the JCI process.

• Assist the HOD in maintaining records of policies, procedures, guidelines, forms and other documents and ensures the circulation of current documents and the de-circulation of expired documents.

• Performs miscellaneous related duties as requested by the HOD.