·Records medical andadministrative information in accordance with established charting anddocumentation policies and procedures.

·Establishes,develops, maintains and updates filing system for the unit. Retrievesinformation from files when needed.

·Answersthe telephone in a professional manner; directs calls to appropriateindividuals and/or takes messages.

·Transcribesphysicians’ orders to care plans, medication cards, treatment plans, etc. asrequired.

·Forwardnew diet orders to the Dietary Director.

·Notifiesthe Residents’ familyor designated contact when there is a change in the resident’s condition wheninstructed.

·Assist other departments withobtaining needed documentation and signatures from Residents, appointedguardians and family members.

·Assistsnew admissions, room transfers and discharges of Residents.

·Providescoverage for front desk and relieves receptionist for breaks.

·Typesand designs general correspondences, memos, charts, tables, graphs, etc.Proofreads copy for spelling, grammar and layout, making appropriate changes.Responsible for accuracy and clarity of final copy.

·Reports all hazardousconditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to appropriate persons.

·Assure that establishedinfection control and standard precaution practices are maintained at alltimes. Follow established safetyprecautions when preforming tasks and using equipment and supplies.

·Maintainsa high level of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines at alltimes and protects confidential information by only providing information on a“need-to-know” basis.

·Maintains the comfort, privacyand dignity of Residents and interacts with them in a manner that displayswarmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.

·Communicates and interactseffectively and tactfully with Residents, visitors, families, peers andsupervisors.

·Answers and respond to calllights promptly and courteously when working in Residents care areas.

·Attend staff meetings and in-services asrequested. Attends in-service and education programs andattends continuing education required for maintenance of professionalcertification or licensure.