Unit Clerk - Medical Term Required

Homewood Living Frederick•Frederick, MD

13d

About The Position

The Unit Clerk provides clerical support associated with resident care and facility operations. The role supports the nursing department by maintaining accurate and organized medical records, coordinating resident information and appointments, completing operational requisitions, entering resident charges, and providing other clerical assistance. The clerk must protect confidential resident and family information and follow established corporate and departmental policies, procedures, standards, and practices. The position also assists residents with meals and feeding as needed and completes other functions as directed by the supervisor. This is a part-time position for 40 hours per pay period. The schedule includes evenings from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and every other weekend from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Medical terminology is required; a GNA is preferred. The employee must complete an eight-hour state-approved Feeding Assistant Program.

Requirements

Knowledge of medical terminology.
Keyboarding speed of 40 words per minute.
Ability to use a computer and word-processing software.
Knowledge of an office style manual.
Ability to read, write, and understand English well.
Attention to detail and results-focused consistency.
Organizational skills and ability to perform sequential events.
Ability to communicate with residents at a level they can understand.
Good spelling and punctuation skills.
Complete an eight-hour state-approved Feeding Assistant Program.

Nice To Haves

GNA preferred.

Responsibilities

Treat resident, condition, and family information as confidential.
Comply with established corporate and departmental policies and procedures and maintain established standards and practices.
Record pertinent information to prepare medical records for new residents.
Record information concisely, accurately, and completely.
Maintain organized and accurate resident medical record files.
Coordinate communication among departments regarding resident information.
Arrange appointments for residents with health care providers.
Complete requisitions needed for the daily operation of the nursing department.
Provide other clerical functions for the nursing department.
Enter resident charges daily.
Assist residents with meals and feeding as needed.
Perform other functions as directed by the supervisor.