Ward Clerk

Stillwater Health Care • Bangor, ME

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We offer specialized professional levels of care and support for residents, including Short-Stay Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Care and Long Term Careservices that are delivered by an experienced, thoughtful andprofessional staff who follow evidenced based clinical best practicesdesigned to promote health and safety and whose commitment to deliverthe highest level of care never wavers. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Stillwater Health Care follows inFirst Atlantic's long standing reputation for excellence in Long TermCare. Learn more about Stillwater Health Care: CLICK HERE Stillwater Health Care is seeking a full time Ward Clerk to work Monday through Friday, from 7:30a-4pm. The ward clerk will be working directly with the public as they will oversee the daily operations of the front desk. The ward clerk will also have a hand in daily staffing and clinical scheduling within the building. Purpose of Position The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Nursing Department in the day to day administrative functions in accordance with current, federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulation that govern medical records, as well as ensure the medical records are maintained in an informative/complete manner.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.

Nice To Haves

• Medical terminology course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a current listing of physician/emergency/business phone numbers
• Answer telephone, page calls, deliver messages
• Upon resident discharge, disassemble chart and prepare to close records
• Complete medical records requests according to policy
• Enter resident demographics in ECS and utilize health info net as needed to obtain resident medical information
• Ensure all orders are signed/dates and filed into the residents chart within 5 days of the written order.
• Assist with admission/discharge of residents as necessary
• Provide transportation for residents to scheduled appointments as appropriate
• Assist with placing supply orders as assigned

Benefits

• Tuitionreimbursement
• Fulltime employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, anddisability
• Employerpaid life insurance
• Flexiblesavings account, including medical & dependent
• PaidTime Off available to all employees
• 401(k)Retirement savings program with employer contribution!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED