We are currently recruiting for a Full-Time Ward Clerk for Nenagh Rehabilitation Unit, Tyone, Nenagh, Co Tipperary

We are proud to say that Bartra Healthcare is a group of premium quality nursing homes each of which provides individualised care in a safe, friendly, and comfortable environment where all the needs of our residents are met.

Being a great place to work is the difference between being a good company and a great company and we strive every day to nurture a culture of honesty, respect, enthusiasm, and teamwork.

Salary: €13.00

Hours: 37.5h per week

Responsibilities and duties will include but are not limited to:

Patient Administration Duties:

- Responsible for accurately recording admission activity

during patient admission, including bed management, transfer activity, discharge details.

- Ensure patients complete relevant Health Insurance Forms, where applicable, and any other forms that maybe required. Ensure that vital information is correct for invoicing purposes.

- Ensure Standard Operating Procedure is available in times of leave for resident/ patient transition arrangements.

- Undertake data validation checks following times of leave to ensure accuracy of patient details on V Care.

- To liaise with the Patient Services Dept. (Bed Management /Admissions Team) on a regular basis.

- To liaise with the Medical Records Office for regular chart collection

- To ensure accurate Chart Tracking of all patient files on a daily basis.

- To arrange appointments for Outpatient Department Clinics.

- To prepare folders for discharged patients according to Procedure and policy and ensure that they are maintained in good order.

- To ensure that medical and death certificates are available for signature.

- To register Deaths with the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages if required.

Clerical and Administrative Duties:

- Meet and greet all visitors in a pleasant and welcoming manner.

- Answer all phone calls and record messages correctly and provide messages (written & email) for Home Manager left in their office before he/she commences work the following morning.

- To direct visitors and/or authorised workmen to the appropriate area(s) as requested.

- To collect and distribute all charts, reports, etc.

- To carry out on-going clerical duties and administrative tasks as they arise.

- To answer the telephone and relay appropriate messages.

- To document and arrange transport for patients where necessary

- To collect, distribute and, if necessary, re-address post for the Ward.

- To keep Nurses Station tidy and ensure that an adequate supply of stationery is available at all times.

- To attend and participate in such meetings and events as may be required from time to time.

Bartra Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer