Unit Clerk

Paramount Care Centers; Pennsauken Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same Day Pay

Refer a Friend Bonus

Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- "T

Job summary

Paramount Care Centers in New Jersey seeks a Unit Clerk to provide clerical support to the nursing department, manage medical records, transcribe orders, and keep the unit running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, basic computer skills, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to handle confidential information. Benefits include insurance, 401K, PTO, and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with college/business coursework preferred for this clerical role.
• Experience with medical terminology and transcription is preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Provides secretarial support to the nursing staff as needed.
• Delivers new admission chart to unit and initiates forms for admission.
• Faxes physicians' orders daily.
• Delivers faxed printouts to the appropriate department.
• Maintains medical records per policy.
• Answers telephones, directs calls and takes messages.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Typing

Phone system

Basic computer

Confidentiality

TB test

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Unit Clerk

RATE: $18 to $20 Per Hour

BENEFITS

• Same Day Pay!!


• Refer a Friend Bonus!!


• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- \"Thankful Thursday\"


• Monthly Gift Giveaways!!


• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance


• 401K


• Holiday Pay


• Paid Time Off


• Overtime Available

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides clerical/secretarial support to the nursing department in the areas of medical records, transcription of physician orders and the general operation of the unit.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 1 Provides secretarial support to the nursing staff as needed;


• 2 Delivers new admission chart to unit and initiates forms in preparation for admission;


• 3 Faxes physicians' orders daily;


• 4 Delivers any faxed printouts to the appropriate department;


• 5 Completes daily transfer of the vital signs and weights from the daily assignment sheet to the resident's chart;


• 6 Schedules appointments with physicians for the residents; relays the information to nursing;


• 7 Prepares discharge charts for medical records;


• 8 Performs chart audit and report any deficiencies to the Unit Director;


• 9 Maintains medical records per policy;


• 10 Schedules professional agency personnel as directed and supervised by the D.O.N.;


• 11 Keeps unit supplied with necessary forms;


• 12 Orders and charges accordingly, any necessary resident care supplies (i.e., tube feedings, isolation supplies);


• 13 Orders miscellaneous unit stock;


• 14 Completes daily staffing sheets, places in staffing book, and copies these sheets for Unit Director;


• 15 Assists in maintaining staffing needs on unit and making calls to fill staffing needs;


• 16 Refers requests for all information on residents or facility to unit director or nurse coordinator;


• 17 Greets and assists visitors entering unit;


• 18 Answers telephones, directs call and takes messages;


• 19 Performs other duties as assigned.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• 1 This position requires a high school degree with college/ business school coursework.


• 2 Experience with medical terminology and transcription is preferred.


• 3 Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.

JOB SKILLS

• 1 Must have good written and verbal communication skills.


• 2 Must be able to type proficiently.


• 3 Must be able to competently operate phone system.


• 4 Must possess basic knowledge of operating a computer.


• 5 Must be able to operate standard office equipment including: copier, typewriter and facsimile machine.


• 6 Must possess the ability to positively interact with personnel, resident, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.


• 7 Must be able to handle a variety of assignments, some of moderate complexity and requiring considerable familiarity with the operating details of the facility.


• 8 Must demonstrate discretion in handling of confidential information.


• 9 Must provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES

• 1 Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.


• 2 He/she carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.