Clerical support includes telephone communication, data entry, scheduling and serving as a liaison across multiple departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

• Performs all clerical duties at the nursing station as assigned by the Nursing Unit Director.
• Delivers new admission chart to unit and initiates forms in preparation for new admissions.
• Handles all telephone calls to the unit and routes them to the appropriate person.
• Files all paperwork in resident’s clinical records.
• Faxes physicians orders each morning from the previous shifts.
• Makes physician appointments and sets up transportation as needed, calls for x-rays, consultations as directed by Nursing Unit Director.
• Completes lab requests.
• Maintains a current resident bathing schedule on the bath record for CNA’s
• Coordinates with food service departments for any changes.
• Ensures nursing unit is properly stocked with necessary supplies.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate with the Director of Nursing, Nursing Unit Director and staff nurses.
• Must be able to work across all departments.
• LTC or Hospital experience perferred.

Last updated : 2024-05-24