Unit Clerk/Secretary (Non Nurse)

Life Care Centers of America; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America seeks a Unit Clerk/Secretary (Non Nurse) to assist the Unit Manager in day-to-day recording and charting of medical and administrative information in compliance with laws and Life Care standards.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and prior office or health care experience. You will file medical data, schedule appointments, manage calls, and support a safe, efficient post-acute care environment in West Palm Beach, FL.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior office experience preferred.
• Prior health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately file all medical information accurately and timely
• File appropriate patient information data on designated medical records, wristbands, ID cards, etc., as required
• Schedule appointments for services independently
• Manage telephone calls courteously and efficiently
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Position Summary

The Unit Clerk/Secretary (Non Nurse) assists the Unit Manager in the day to day recording and charting of medical and administrative information in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Prior office experience preferred
• Prior health care experience preferred

Specific Job Requirements

• Basic computer skills
• Accurately relate information concerning a patient's condition
• Functional knowledge in field of practice
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Accurately file all medical information accurately and timely
• File appropriate patient information data on designated medical records, wristbands, ID cards, etc., as required
• Schedule appointments for services independently
• Manage telephone calls courteously and efficiently
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer