Unit Clerk Jobs

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The Unit Clerk assumes clerical responsibility to coordinate activities at the unit nurses' station. Performs receptionist, telephone and clerical duties to support nursing staff in the delivery of care and services to unit residents. Maintains medical records for each resident that are complete, readily accessible and systematically organized. Interacts with residents, staff, consultants, visitors and others in a manner that facilitates communication and presents appropriate image of the facility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Notifies departments, such as dietary and the business office, verbally and in writing when there is a change in unit census or resident status. Forwards written notice and records propmptly.
• Maintains order in the nurses' station by replacing records into their proper place, disposing of excess paper and eliminating clutter.
• Assists Unit Manager to prepare for long term care survey. attends all training and interacts with state surveyors as indicated by the Unit Manager, DON or NHA.
• Completes necessary transfer paperwork and ensures that all required records accompany residents who are transferred, discharged or scheduled for outside appointments. Inspects closed records for completeness, notifies Unit Charge Nurse of missing information and forwards records to the Medical Records department upon completion.
• Completes or updates daily unit records, maintains current unit copies. routes documents such as census sheets to appropriate department in a timely manner according to facility policy.
• Schedules resident appointments within and outside of the facility as directed by the Unit Charge Nurse.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Certificate/Licenses: None.

Work Experience: Previous clerical experience in institutional health care setting preferred.

Freedom from illegal use of drugs, and freedom from use and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

About York Nursing and Rehabilitation:

York Nursing and Rehabilitation, a Bedrock Care facility, is located on Old York Road in the historic East Oaklane area of Philadelphia. We provide a healing oasis for those requiring short-term post-acute rehabilitation or long-term care.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.