Unit Clerk - Medical Term Required

Homewood Living Frederick•Frederick, MD

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides clerical support associated with resident care and facility operations. This part-time position involves evenings from 4p - 9p and every other weekend from 11a - 7p. The role requires knowledge of medical terminology and involves maintaining resident medical records, coordinating communication between departments, arranging appointments, completing requisitions, entering resident charges, and assisting residents with meals and feeding as needed. The mission of the organization is to 'Honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another.'

Requirements

Knowledge of medical terminology.
Keyboard speed of 40 wpm.
Ability to use computer and word processing software.
Knowledge of office style manual.
Ability to read, write and understand English well.
Detailed and results-focused with consistency.
Must have organizational skills and be able to do sequential events.
Ability to communicate to residents at a level they can understand.
Good skills in spelling and punctuation.
Complete 8hr State approved Feeding Assistant Program.

Nice To Haves

GNA (Geriatric Nursing Assistant) preferred.

Responsibilities

Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as confidential information.
Complies with established Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures, and maintains established standards and practices.
Records pertinent information to prepare medical records on new residents.
Records information concisely, accurately and completely.
Keeps files of medical records on residents in an organized and accurate manner.
Coordinates communication among other departments regarding resident information.
Arranges appointments for residents with health care providers.
Completes requisitions needed for the daily operation of the nursing department.
Provides other clerical functions for the nursing department.
Enters resident charges daily.
Assist resident’s with meals and feeding as needed.
Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor.