Unit Clerk

Acateastfalls; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Rates

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

AristaCare is seeking an organized and dependable Unit Clerk to support the daily operations of our skilled nursing facility in Philadelphia. The ideal candidate will have prior long-term care experience, strong attention to detail, be able to multitask, and the ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, medical providers, and transportation companies.

Responsibilities include scheduling residents’ medical appointments, coordinating transportation, maintaining medical

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility.
• Experience with electronic medical records is preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer and data-entry proficiency.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule residents’ medical appointments and follow-up visits.
• Coordinate transportation to and from appointments.
• Maintain and organize resident medical records.
• Obtain required medical documentation from hospitals, physician offices, and other providers.
• Scan and upload documents accurately into residents’ electronic medical records.
• Confirm appointments and communicate scheduling information to nursing staff, residents, and responsible parties.
• Track outstanding records, reports, and appointment documentation.
• Assist with general clerical and administrative responsibilities on the nursing unit.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Long-term care experience

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR software

Job description

This is an official AristaCare Talent Acquisition job posting. Candidates who apply through this posting will work directly with our in-house Talent Acquisition Team throughout the recruitment process — not through a third-party staffing or recruitment agency.

We are seeking an organized and dependable Unit Clerk to support the daily operations of our skilled nursing facility. The ideal candidate will have prior long-term care experience, strong attention to detail, be able to multitask, and the ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, medical providers, and transportation companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule residents’ medical appointments and follow-up visits

• Coordinate transportation to and from appointments

• Maintain and organize resident medical records

• Obtain required medical documentation from hospitals, physician offices, and other providers

• Scan and upload documents accurately into residents’ electronic medical records

• Confirm appointments and communicate scheduling information to nursing staff, residents, and responsible parties

• Track outstanding records, reports, and appointment documentation

• Assist with general clerical and administrative responsibilities on the nursing unit

• Maintain resident confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility is required

• Experience with electronic medical records is preferred

• Strong organizational, communication, and follow-up skills

• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment

• Basic computer and data-entry proficiency

• High school diploma or equivalent required

We are proud to offer:

• Competitive Rates

• Healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision)

• Paid time off