Does anyone know how to get a ward clerk job?

[futurerpn4lfe]

Hello everyone,

I just wanted to know if anyone had any tips for getting a ward clerk/unit clerk position? I have no medical office experience, but right now I am getting some general office experience. I am willing to take a medical terminology course, but I want to know if anyone is sure that I actually need to get a medical office certificate/unit clerk certificate.

I looked into how much this would cost me, and it is almost equivalent to the first year of rpn/lpn nursing school, which is what I really want to do. I know education is an investment, but do I really need a certificate for an entry level position that I want to be working while being in nursing school?

Also I am looking to see if LTC facilities would possibly be more lenient with what they would require for medical secretary positions, so if anyone had any background in that area of healthcare, I'm all ears. I really want to be a nurse, and I am just trying to plan out how I can actually do this.

Thanks everyone!

[guest2210]

Most postings that I have seen for Unit Clerks, the only requirement is high school diploma. Many facilities I have been in, once a new EMR is implemented, have done away with unit clerks or they transfer to CNA positions, with the exceptions being ICU, CCU, ER and OR.

The best thing you could do is go to the web sites of hospitals in your area and look at their job openings. The job posting should include any requirements they have for the position. Then go, in person, to apply. Some places don't want to make the investment of training someone, only to have them leave after a few years.

A facility may also have tuition reimbursement, which could help with your schooling.

Good luck.