Overview
Ward Clerk-Forensic (DOH/NMBHI #13222) Jobs in Las Vegas, NM at New Mexico Department of Health
Title: Ward Clerk-Forensic (DOH/NMBHI #13222)
Company: New Mexico Department of Health
Location: Las Vegas, NM
Salary
$17.00 – $25.49 Hourly
$35,350 – $53,024 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C2
Posting Details
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Why does the job exist?
Incumbent is responsible for maintaining the unit medical records by auditing, filling, progress notes, sorting, and ordering proper forms. Other clerical duties include receptionist, ordering and receiving equipment or supplies needed on the respective unit. In addition, Ward Clerk will order and monitor utilization of selected supplies, office printers, fax machines, telephones, etc.
How does it get done?
Incumbent will audit confidential charts regularly for completeness including presence of all necessary documents and signatures; assure additional blank forms are placed in chart and stamped with labels as need arises; review incoming reports/documents daily for patients identification data and Treatment Team signature; routinely notify supervisor of chart deficiencies;initiate corrective action in repair of charts.
Who are the customers?
Patients/ Residents/ Clients
Ideal Candidate
Ideal candidate would have:
Experience working with clerical duties;
Experience working with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA);
Experience in auditing confidential charts;
Experience with transmitting patients orders for processing.
Minimum Qualification
High School diploma or equivalent and three (3) months experience working in a hospital setting using medical terminology, processing and maintaining a medical records system, and/or use of Microsoft Office programs and hospital clinical software. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling three (3) months may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess a valid Drivers License
Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting, long hours of sitting and extreme computer use required, working in a very high stress level environment, must be able to lift/move a minimum of 25 lbs., may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
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Agency Contact Information: Sharon Singletary-Mares (505)454-2348 Email
Agency Contact Information:Kaylene Maldonado (505)454-2371 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
