UNIT CLERK Weekend
About The Position
Kline Galland is a large, non-profit long term care facility with a full continuum of care providing excellence to the senior Seattle community for over 100 years. Qualified individuals will have a passion for the elderly and a high standard of quality care. As a leading provider of senior care, we offer talented and committed individuals an extraordinary opportunity to experience an exciting and rewarding career with room to grow. Join the best of the best! We are actively seeking a WEEKEND Unit Clerk/Assistant to join our amazing team. The Unit Clerk/ Medical Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of clerical duties relating to the updating and organizing of information on the nursing units; coordinating work within the unit as well as with other units and departments; reporting pertinent information to the immediate supervisor; responding to inquiries and requests from staff personnel, etc.
Requirements
- The Unit Clerk/ Medical Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of clerical duties relating to the updating and organizing of information on the nursing units; coordinating work within the unit as well as with other units and departments; reporting pertinent information to the immediate supervisor; responding to inquiries and requests from staff personnel, etc.
Responsibilities
- Helps patients by responding to intercom requests; obtaining needed services from nurses, licensed practical nurses, physicians, aides, and other facility personnel.
- Welcomes visitors by greeting visitors, in person or on the telephone; answering inquiries; relaying calls to patients; giving directions; referring inquiries to nursing and physician staff.
- Establishes patient record by preparing folder; assigning patient number; completing patient identification information.
- Documents patient care services by copying nursing and physician notes to patient and department records.
- Arranges discharges by notifying business office and patient transporter service
- Prepares and compiles records in nursing unit of hospital or medical facility: Records name of patient, address, and name of attending physician to prepare medical records on new patients.
- Records information, such as physicians' orders and instructions, dietary requirements, and medication information, on patient charts and medical records.
- Answers telephone and intercom calls and provides information or relays messages to patients and medical staff.
- May transport patients in wheelchair or conveyance to locations within facility
- Maintenance tasks relating to chart order, chart accuracy and chart current data.
- Keep all necessary lists and schedules.
- Stock units with office and medical supplies weekly; prepare requisitions to maintain established inventories.
- Fax and photocopy information as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
