Unit Clerk - Beacon, United States - Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Beacon

Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Beacon

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Beacon, United States

5 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

UNIT CLERK

SHIFT:
Full-Time, Days (8 am-4 pm)

STARTING RATE:
$16.16

BENEFITS:

Weekly Paychecks
Shift Differentials
Referral Bonuses
Peer Mentorship
Generous Paid Time Off

JOB DESCRIPTION:

A Unit Clerk assists the department with clerical duties, including scheduling, follow-up, discharge resident appointments, coordinating resident transportation, and filing.

Additional duties may be assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrates knowledge of agespecific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents concerning medical records duties in the Nursing Department.
Attends all mandatory inservices by employee's anniversary date.
Acts appropriately under the direction of the Director of Health Information Services and as an active interdisciplinary team member.
Demonstrates ability to adjust to changes in shift assignments to meet facility and department needs.
Completes facilityconducted orientation of specialized dementia Ward, as appropriate.
Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program when performing work functions.

ADMINISTRATIVE

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepares Admission/readmission charts by inputting basic information.
Files completed chart forms on appropriate charts.
Maintains the order of the medical record and their appearance.
Assembles and prepares closed charts for final filing in the Medical Records Room.
Copies Medical Records for Business Office on request for Third Party Payor.
Schedules diagnostic and laboratory tests as requested by nursing.
Replaces other Ward Clerks or Directors of Health Information Services as needed.
Directs Nursing Aids to those residents that request help (call bell).
Answers phones when Nursing Staff is busy or absent from the desk.

REQUIREMENTSL

Minimum 18 years of age
Experience in health care and knowledge of medical terminology required
Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills; able to follow written and verbal instructions
Qualities of responsibility, diplomacy, and ability to work well with fellow staff members
Cheerful and pleasant demeanor
Respect for resident's privacy and rights, display of genuine concern and empathy for the elderly
Selfmotivated with flawless time and attendance

APPLY ONLINE OR SEND YOUR RESUME TO:
Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Beacon

Attn:
Taylor Kerpen, Recruiter

10 Hastings Drive

Beacon, NY 12508

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for more information

ABOUT US:

Taconic Health Care is a portfolio of three health care facilities in New York state, including: Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Beacon in Beacon; Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Hopewell in Fishkill; and Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Ulster.

We're proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, The McGuire Group and VestraCare.

Our team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, life-saving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents.

Together, we have the privilege of caring for and learning from more than 2,800 extraordinary legends while providing them with superior levels of nursing and rehabilitative services.

Our collective stories; our legends are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends, and we invite you to join our team

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR c)