Unit Ward Clerk

Genesis HealthCare; Farmington (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401K

Paid time off

On‑demand pay

Job summary

Genesis HealthCare in Farmington, ME is seeking a Unit Clerk to support the nursing team with clerical tasks and patient care operations. You will handle orders, transfer vital signs, greet visitors, and coordinate physician appointments to ensure smooth workflow on the unit.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, communication with physicians and hospital staff, and timely relays of information to the nursing team, contributing to high-quality patient care in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent with college/business school coursework is required.

Responsibilities

• Fax physicians' orders and deliver any faxed documents to the appropriate party.
• Complete the daily transfer of the vital signs and weights from the daily assignment sheet to the patients' chart.
• Greet visitors, screen and forward to the appropriate party all incoming nursing unit phone calls.
• Schedule appointments with physicians for patients' and relays the information to the nursing team.

Skills

Clerical skills

Customer service

Greet visitors

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

Join the nursing team as a Unit Clerk and provide clerical support to maintain efficient patient care operations.

• Fax physicians' orders and deliver any faxed documents to the appropriate party.
• Complete the daily transfer of the vital signs and weights from the daily assignment sheet to the patients' chart.
• Greet visitors, screen and forward to the appropriate party all incoming nursing unit phone calls.
• Schedule appointments with physicians for patients' and relays the information to the nursing team.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent with college/business school coursework is required.

Benefits

• Variable compensation plans
• Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
• Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
• Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off

• Free 24/7virtual health careprovided by licensed doctorsforall Anthemmedically-enrolled employees and theirimmediate family members

• On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned

We also offer several voluntary insurances such as:

• Pet Insurance
• Term and Whole Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity
• Personal Accident
• Critical Illness
• Cancer Coverage

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Posted Salary Range

USD $18.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr.