Unit Clerk

Description

Unit Clerk

STARTING RATE: $16.00

SHIFT: Part-Time 20 hours, Day shift Monday – Friday

BENEFITS:

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

JOB DESCRIPTION:

A Unit Clerk assists the department with clerical duties, among other responsibilities, including scheduling, follow-up, discharge resident appointments, coordinating resident transportation, and filing. Additional duties may be assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepares Admission/re-admission charts by inputting basic information

Files completed chart forms on appropriate charts

Assembles and prepares closed charts for final filing in the Medical Records Room

Schedule diagnostic and laboratory tests as requested by nursing

Replaces other Unit Clerks or Medical Records as needed

Directs Nursing Aids to those residents who request help (call bell)

Answers phones when Nursing Staff is busy or absent from the desk

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum 18 years of age, medical receptionist experience preferred

Experience in health care and knowledge of medical terminology required

Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills; able to follow written and verbal instructions

Qualities of responsibility, diplomacy, and ability to work well with fellow staff members

Cheerful and pleasant demeanor

Respect for residents’ privacy and rights, display of genuine concern and empathy for the elderly

Self-motivated with flawless time and attendance

APPLY ONLINE OR SEND YOUR RESUME TO:

Susquehanna Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

ATTN: Recruiter

282 Riverside Drive

Johnson City, NY 13790

CALL: (607) 729-9206 for more information

ABOUT US:

VestraCare is a portfolio of five health care facilities in New York state, including: Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk; Roscoe Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Roscoe; Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Boonville; and Susquehanna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Johnson City. We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, Taconic Health Care and The McGuire Group.

Our team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, life-saving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Together, we have the privilege of caring for and learning from more than 2,800 extraordinary legends while providing them with superior levels of nursing and rehabilitative services.

Our collective stories; our legends are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends, and we invite you to join our team!

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)