Ward Clerk Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of ward clerk. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for assistance in maintaining supplies, equipment and department record-keeping duties, as well as promoting general neatness and safety in the environment.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Successful completion of the CRT class and trouble shooting within first 6 months of employment
• Current California Nurse Aide certificate
• Current Montana CNA certification or Montana EMT or Paramedic
• Certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of practice
• Able to work in an intense fast pasted atmosphere
• POSH booking experience preferred
• Administrative skills, typing and filing
• Administrative skills including computer usage, typing, filing

In response to your job posting for ward clerk, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for clerical support as part of a customer-focused, service oriented team that incorporates the values of MMC in a confidential environment.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Prepares Nursing Office reports
• Properly handles phone messages and performs general clerical functions including ordering supplies, filing and computer entry
• Assists the nursing department with paperwork and telephone calls associated with admissions, transfers or discharges
• Completes schedules for nursing staff
• Maintains files/records such as current and/or discharged resident files, in-service attendance records
• Communicates and maintains positive relationship with staff
• Processes daily staff compliments sheets, scheduling for all departments, replaces staff when ill, absent
• Adheres to policies and procedures for department regarding confidentiality, infection control, safety and quality assurance

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the ward clerk position.

Previously, I was responsible for support for the processing of forms and applications used in the adjudication process.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Background in Long Term Care an asset
• Recent experience with scheduling and payroll is essential
• Working knowledge of collective agreements within a unionized environment
• Able to maintain a positive attitude while under pressure
• Typing, data entry, filing, and telephone skills
• Completion of a recognized post secondary secretarial program at the certificate level or equivalent preferred
• Very good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Background in Long Term Care is an asset

Please consider me for the ward clerk opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for information regarding the health centers policies and procedures and distributes health center information to facilitate patient service.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Checking, reordering and restocking department supplies and patient care items
• Via telephone correspondence and personal contact communicates with patients to schedule appointments that maximize patient satisfaction
• Maintains accurate records of customer inquiries and fulfillment of requests
• Mix of direct patient care and monitoring cardiac rhythms
• Completes appropriate referral forms for discharged patients
• Coordinates admission, transfer and discharge of patients
• Transcribes physician’s orders from patient’s chart to Kardex, Medicine Records and appropriate requisition forms
• Records patient allergies in appropriate areas

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the ward clerk position.

Previously, I was responsible for employment applications to walk-in job candidates • Provide special administrative support to various departments and maintain confidentiality of this information • Secure the reception area at the close of each shift • May coordinate incoming and outgoing mail and operate equipment related to such processing • May coordinate ordering and distribution of office supplies and operate duplicating, faxing and other general office equipment.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Support to Office Manager in her absence
• Maintain files and records for residents, attendance records and more
• Effectively communicate to foster a positive relationship with staff and multi-disciplinary teams
• Collaborate on staff scheduling
• Participate and assist with facility meetings
• Act as a support and resource to the Office Manager in their absence
• Maintains the inventory levels of nursing supplies, forms and equipment
• Organizes new admissions charts