Resident Care Admissions Clerk

Ciena Healthcare; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with matching funds

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Reimbursement

Job summary

Ciena Healthcare in Canton, MI is seeking a Ward Clerk to provide clerical support to the nursing department and ensure accurate recordkeeping and timely communication. You will coordinate unit activities to assist in delivering high-quality resident care.

Responsibilities include admissions/discharges, handling calls, records management, scheduling, and collaboration with nursing and dietary teams. Combat crreverse in this role with strong computer and EHR skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous healthcare facility experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with EHR systems is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge of residents.
• Answer telephones and deliver messages to residents.
• Initiate records upon resident admission, transfer, or discharge.
• Assist nursing staff with filing/uploading documentation into the medical record.
• Schedule consultations, set up X-rays, and requisitions.
• Forward new diet orders to the Dietary Supervisor.
• Schedule resident appointments for diagnostic/therapeutic services and arrange transportation.
• Keep nursing staff informed of residents’ appointments.
• Inform staff of new admissions and room assignments.
• Greet new admissions and escort to room.
• Report administrative problems to DON and assist in corrective action.
• Track physician visits and consultations per regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Ciena Healthcare in Canton, MI is seeking a Ward Clerk to provide clerical support to the nursing department and ensure accurate recordkeeping and timely communication. You will coordinate unit activities to assist in delivering high-quality resident care.

Responsibilities include admissions/discharges, handling calls, records management, scheduling, and collaboration with nursing and dietary teams. Combat crreverse in this role with strong computer and EHR skills.