Unit Clerk - Medical Term Required

Homewood Living Frederick•Frederick, MD

About The Position

Part-time position - 40 hours per pay period. Evenings 4p - 9p and every other weekend 11a - 7p. Must have medical terminology and preferable a GNA. Our Mission Statement Honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another. What’s in it for you? As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy these exceptional benefits & perks: Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year Tuition reimbursement Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options Retirement contributions Professional licensure reimbursement Want to know more? Visit Homewood Benefits for all the details. Job Summary: Provides clerical support associated with resident care and facility operations. Essential Functions: 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.

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

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.