Unit Clerk

Pay & Benefits

$16.25 per hour. 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, and Overtime Available.

About Us

Echelon Care and Rehab is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive, team-focused environment. They invest in their employees through accessible leadership, recognition programs, and the resources they need to succeed.

Position Summary

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

• Provides secretarial support to the nursing staff as needed.
• Delivers new admission chart to unit and initiates forms in preparation for admission.
• Faxes physicians' orders daily.
• Delivers any faxed printouts to the appropriate department.
• Completes daily transfer of the vital signs and weights from the daily assignment sheet to the resident's chart.
• Schedules appointments with physicians for the residents; relays the information to nursing.
• Prepares discharge charts for medical records.
• Performs chart audit and reports any deficiencies to the Unit Director.
• Maintains medical records per policy.
• Schedules professional agency personnel as directed and supervised by the D.O.N.
• Keeps unit supplied with necessary forms.
• Orders and charges accordingly any necessary resident care supplies (e.g., tube feedings, isolation supplies).
• Orders miscellaneous unit stock.
• Completes daily staffing sheets, places in staffing book, and copies these sheets for Unit Director.
• Assists in maintaining staffing needs on unit and making calls to fill staffing needs.
• Refers requests for all information on residents or facility to Unit Director or Nurse Coordinator.
• Greets and assists visitors entering the unit.
• Answers telephones, directs calls, and takes messages.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school degree with college/business school coursework.
• Experience with medical terminology and transcription is preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language.
• Must provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.

Skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to type proficiently.
• Ability to competently operate phone system.
• Basic knowledge of operating a computer.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including copier, typewriter, and facsimile machine.
• Ability to positively interact with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Ability to handle a variety of assignments, some of moderate complexity and requiring considerable familiarity with the operating details of the facility.
• Demonstrates discretion in handling confidential information.

Additional Duties

• Interacts with residents, families, visitors, and employees.
• Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.