Unit Clerk

Allaire; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Daily pay

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k available

Tuition reimbursement

Uniform provided

Referral bonus

Job summary

Allaire Rehab & Nursing is seeking a Unit Clerk to join our dedicated team in Freehold, NJ. The role provides essential secretarial support to the nursing department and manages medical records, physician orders, and unit operations.

Responsibilities include handling confidential information, admitting and discharging residents, coordinating with physicians, and maintaining daily staffing and unit supplies. This on-site position offers a stable day shift and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience with medical terminology and transcription is preferred.
• Strong secretarial and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to the nursing department, including medical records and physician orders.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Deliver admission charts and initiate forms for admissions.
• Fax physicians’ orders daily and route printouts to the appropriate department.
• Transfer vitals and weights to residents' charts daily.
• Schedule physician appointments and relay details to nursing staff.
• Prepare discharge charts for medical records.
• Maintain unit supplies and stock as directed.
• Assist in staffing and communicate staffing needs to the Unit Director.
• Answer phones, greet visitors, and direct calls.

Skills

Medical terminology

Transcription

Job description

Allaire Rehab & Nursing is looking for a Unit Clerk to join our incredible team!

We're not just a workplace; we're a community driven by excellence. We take immense pride in what sets us apart - our exceptional leadership, a warm and friendly work environment, and a reputation that we've worked hard to earn. If you're ready for a rewarding career experience, your journey begins here!

Shift Hours:7:30am-3:30pm

Unit ClerkBenefits:

• Competitive wagesbased on experience
• Daily pay option available
• Generous paid time off (PTO) package
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Supplemental disability and life insurance options available
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k available
• Career advancement opportunities / tuition reimbursement
• Complementary uniform
• Friendly work environment
• Referral bonus
• Assist the Floor as a C.NA when needed

Unit Clerk Responsibilities:

• Provides secretarial support to the nursing department/staff as needed, in the areas of medical records, transcription of physician orders and general operation of the unit;
• Experience with medical terminology and transcription is preferred;
• Must demonstrate discretion in handling of confidential information;
• Delivers newadmission chart to unit and initiates forms in preparation for admission;
• Faxes physicians’ orders daily;
• Delivers any faxed printouts to the appropriate department;
• Completes daily transfer of the vital signs and weights from the daily assignment sheet to the resident’s chart;
• Schedules appointments with physicians for the residents; relays the information to nursing;
• Prepares discharge charts for medical records;
• Performs chart audit and report any deficiencies to the Unit Director;
• Maintains medical records per policy;
• Schedules professional agency personnel as directed and supervised by the D.O.N.;
• Keeps unit supplied with necessary forms;
• Orders and charges accordingly, any necessary resident care supplies (i.e., tube feedings, isolation supplies);
• Orders miscellaneous unit stock;
• Completes daily staffing sheets, places in staffing book, and copies these sheets for Unit Director;
• Assists in maintaining staffing needs on unit and making calls to fill staffing needs;
• Refers requests for all information on residents or facility to unit director or nurse coordinator;
• Greets and assists visitors entering unit;
• Answers telephones, directs call and takes messages;