Unit Clerk
Company: Elderwood at Wheatfield
Location: Youngstown
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
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Overview:Unit Clerk team members assist with ensuring the health
and well-being of our residents by providing administrative
support. This position is responsible for coordinating proper
placement of documents in Medical Record; performing secretarial
duties for assigned unit; assist with inventory and requisitioning
of nursing supplies, forms and stock medications; schedule various
appointments, laboratory or other diagnostic needs.Employee Perks!:
401K Retirement Plan with Company Match, Clean, Neat & Newly
Renovated Facility, Consistent work and holiday rotations to
provide you with a great work/life balance, Discounted employee
meals, Enjoy being a part of a strong and diverse team, Free
On-Site Parking, Free Uniforms, Generous PTO & holiday package, NEW
Weekly Pay Schedule!, Point-earning employee reward program: redeem
for prizes! Responsibilities:Audit Medical Records of residents on
assigned unit for proper order, completeness and "thinning" of
charts.Close Medical Record following the hospitalization or
permanent discharge of the resident.Perform other medical record
procedures under the direction of the Unit Manager.Uphold all rules
pertaining to protection, safekeeping and confidentiality of
information regarding residents.Assist Medical Records Coordinator
with preparation of Admission/Discharge Summary form.Type
organizational lists and perform other secretarial functions for
the unit, such as answering phones.Distribute mail to residents and
staff of unit.Answer call light signals, direct or assist as
appropriate.Coordinate the preparation of forms and documents
needed periodically for Medical Records and Treatment Books,
Resident Care Planning meetings, and MDS assessments. This includes
aide assignment sheets, ROM/Ambulation Records, skin and behavior
records.Coordinate obtaining of information from all disciplines
for Inter-disciplinary Discharge Summary, and sending information
to appropriate destination in a timely manner.Inventory and
requisition supplies needed on the nursing unit, including nursing
treatment supplies and printing of forms, as assigned.Schedule
Podiatry and Dental Consultant appointments for residents; assist
with scheduling of the influenza vaccinations, if
applicable.Maintain lab report schedule for admission, routine and
annual requirements or special needs of residents. Complete
appropriate forms and schedule appointments for lab draws.Assist
with obtaining statistics for nursing monthly report and for annual
survey by New York State Health Department.Maintain an up-to-date
listing of physician visits and notify Attending Physicians of due
date for visits, as required.Photograph residents upon admission
and places picture in Medication Book.Assist with obtaining of room
labels for resident rooms.Base wages increase with
experience!Qualifications:Minimum of 16 years of age required; HS
diploma or equivalent preferredEmployment Certificate/Permit
required for applicable individualsOffice practice skills
necessaryKnowledge of medical records processing preferred but not
requiredAttention to detail and accuracy in work requiredPersonal
qualities of tact and dependability, caring and compassionate
attitude toward residentsAn understanding of need for
confidentiality and discretion in processing of information about
residents required.Basic understanding of medical terminology and
accepted abbreviations.Elderwood expects all current and new
employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be
required to provide proof of vaccination. Employees may request a
medical exemption from vaccination.EOE Statement: WE ARE AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for
positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical
disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age,
genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual
orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal,
State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the
work involved.
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