Ward Clerk - Seneca View

Job Description

We will deliver the highest quality health care in partnership with our community, one person at a time.

Department: SNF

Job Title: Unit Clerk #230

Reports To: Director of Nursing

Job Summary:

Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility is looking for a Full Time Unit Clerk. The Unit Clerk supports the nursing staff by performing clerical duties which may include but is not limited to: greeting patients and visitors, answering the telephone, delivering messages, making charts, coordinating and organizing transfer paperwork and assisting with patient care (i.e. making appointments, calling providers, assisting with prior authorizations)

• Effectively provides Person Centered care and services

Job Responsibilities:

• Supports nursing and interdisciplinary team with the function of the unit. Notifying other departments as necessary (i.e. maintenance, housekeeping, dietary, security).

• Performs clerical duties such as ordering supplies for the department

• Assists with transporting patients to other departments.

• Coordinates follow-up care for patients/residents.

• Answers call bells

• Coordinates bed assignments with staff.

• Participates in unit councils and staff meetings including organization required education within stated timeframe

• Documents appropriately and thoroughly in EMR/Point Click Care.

• Maintains adequate quantity of forms, materials, supplies and equipment inventory on the SNF units.

• Performs other job related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Experience: Prior patient care and customer service experience preferred, clerical experience recommended

• Licensure: N/A

• Certification: As required for your care area. May include: CPR/BLS

• Physical Requirements: May require lifting (up to 50 lbs.), may require sitting or standing for long periods. Must be able to physically operate the equipment required for the job.

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