Unit ClerkSTARTING RATE: $16.00SHIFT: 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
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. 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)