Description:
The responsibilities of a Unit Clerk include:
1. Answer telephone.
2. Schedule appointments and arrange transportation.
3. Send and receive faxed documents from doctor’s offices, labs, etc.
4. Assist with lab work (collate, tag, file, etc.)
5. Maintain and organize forms, files, desk area, desk drawers and desk supplies.
6. Organize previous month’s medical treatments, CNA flow sheets, behavior sheets, etc. and place appropriately in charts.
7. Check charts for forms and reinforce forms.
8. Contact other departments (Dietary, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Therapy, etc.) at licensed nurse’s request for supplies, information or requests for service.
9. Majority of time spent at desk in order to be available and assist families, doctors, etc.
10. Monitor staff breaks.
11. Copy records when residents are going out to the doctor or hospital.
12. Keep report sheets, assignments, etc. current.
13. Start transfer forms.
14. Begin charts for new admissions.
15. Assist with residents as necessary if appropriate.
16. Report to immediate supervisor at the beginning and end of each shift.
17. Report to immediate supervisor any observations of any unusual or significant change(s) in a resident’s physical or behavioral condition.
18. To seek out assistance of supervisor when unsure of assignment, procedure, or situation.
19. Maintain an organized unit free of clutter.
20. Perform any other duties, as may be seen fit by the Unit Manager or Nursing Administration.
21. Must maintain good communication and organizational skills at all times.
Requirements:
The Unit Clerk must function effectively under timelines and multiple demands. Must have a valid CNA/QMA license. Must be able to fully and effectively communicate orally and have the ability to write and type. Must be able to read normal print/script and computer-generated type