Skilled Nursing Unit Desk Clerk - Carlsbad, United States - Bayshire Carlsbad CCRC

Description

Located in coastal Carlsbad, California, our community sets a new standard for independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

With endless amenities and a team of exceptional caregivers, we pride ourselves on making your loved one feel completely at home.

Bayshire Carlsbad is excited to announce we have a Skilled Nursing & Rehab Unit Clerk position open We offer both full time and part time permanent positions, comprehensive benefits, and the unique opportunity to help people, one resident at a time. We will give you the support you need to thrive and grow in the post acute setting.

• Maintain department's supplies and keeps equipment operational.
• Organize, label and file charts and medical records.
• Help transport residents as needed.
• Act as an information resource for patients, families, visitors, physicians, and outside reviewers in person and/or via telephone.
• Complete clerical duties for admissions, discharges, transfers, deaths and passes such as transcribing orders to medication/treatment sheets, ordering medications, dietary changes, therapies etc.
• Complete lab and special examination requisitions and data entry, as it pertains to the medical records department.
• Greet visitors, doctors, and new admissions with warmth and friendliness; helping with any assistance needed.
• Transcribe and verify admission orders and daily doctor's telephone orders will be verified and transcribed in a timely manner.
• Complete medical records by reviewing and assembling paperwork in proper order into a permanent folder.
• Order labs, ultrasounds etc. required for new admissions.
• Verify proper authorization for release of information. Processes subpoenas and routine request for copies of medical records. Receive and follow reception schedule/instructions from your supervisor and as outlined in our established policies and procedures.
• Operate paging/telephone system as required.
• Answer telephone, determine nature of call and direct caller to appropriate individual or department.
• Receive inquiries and release information in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ensure guests/visitors abide by existing rules and refuse admission to persons as directed.
• Report suspicious persons/information to supervisor immediately.
• Receive, sort and distribute mail as directed.
• Other related duties and responsibilities that may become necessary or appropriate including filling in for other department personnel (such as marketing, social services etc.)
• Ensure administrative supplies have been replenished in work areas as necessary.
• Use office supplies in an efficient manner to avoid waste.
• Request repairs for office equipment as necessary.
• Ensure that work/assignment areas are neat, clean and office equipment is covered before leaving such areas on breaks, end of work day, etc.
• Operate computer, copier, office machines, etc., as directed.

Skills Required:

• Solid communication
• Empathy
• Flexibility
• Team Player
• Willing to assist in other areas in the building
• Always have a friendly and helpful attitude with residents, families, and guests

Position and Shift:

• Flexible hours

Pay:
From $18.00 per hour


Expected hours:
No more than 40 per week


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Rehabilitation center

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Work Location:
In person