Nursing Unit Clerk & Administrative Support

SNF Healthcare; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SNF Healthcare in Edison, NJ seeks a clerical assistant at the nurse's station to handle phones, data entry, scheduling, and supply requisitions. A strong command of medical terminology and English is important, with preference for long-term care experience.

The role involves documenting daily resident information, coordinating with physicians, and maintaining a courteous, organized front desk for residents and families.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience with medical terminology preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English.
• Experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver new admission charts to the Unit and initiate forms for admission.
• Fax physicians' orders daily and deliver printouts to the appropriate department.
• Complete daily transfer of vital signs and weights to the resident's chart.
• Check supply closet and request restocks as needed.
• Maintain an orderly and neat nurses' station.
• Screen incoming calls for nursing and forward messages.
• Schedule physician appointments for residents and relay information to staff.
• Input daily data such as labs and resident information into PCC and update records.
• Notify other departments of changes.
• Greet visitors and provide information per policies.
• Provide high quality, compassionate service to residents and families.
• Serve as Relief Receptionist during meal breaks or absences.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Procedural knowledge

Courteous and tactful

Computer literacy

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PointClickCare

Windows Office

Job description

SNF Healthcare in Edison, NJ seeks a clerical assistant at the nurse's station to handle phones, data entry, scheduling, and supply requisitions. A strong command of medical terminology and English is important, with preference for long-term care experience.

The role involves documenting daily resident information, coordinating with physicians, and maintaining a courteous, organized front desk for residents and families.