Resident Area Clerk, Part-Time, Nursing Administration

Job Code: 9730 Status : Part Time Location : Providence Manor Union : LiUNA Wage : $24.41 - $26.29 Posting Period: April 27, 2024 - May 3, 2024 The Resident Area Clerk will support the safe, efficient, and effective operations of the Resident Home Area by providing quality clerical support. In collaboration with the Charge Nurse, the Resident Area Clerk will work under the direction of the Director of Care. Skills And Qualifications

• Two-year Office Administration, Health Services (Also known as Medical Office Administration) Diploma or equivalent combination of education and healthcare clerical experience
• Successful completion of medical terminology course, preferred

Position Responsibilities

• Completes appropriate processes and procedures regarding resident transfer, admission, discharge, resident death, resident activity, leave of absence, program, or clinician change
• Responds to routine inquiries from residents and their families and refers urgent matters to the appropriate team member/manager, department
• Liaises with Admission Coordinator and community partners to support safe resident transition processes
• Ensures residents records are properly completed, securely stored and readily available to physicians, nurses, and other health care providers
• Schedules and/or coordinates appointments, resident transportation, escorts, and meetings as required
• Communicates, organizes, and/or completes requisitions to other internal and external departments (e.g. Food and Nutrition Services, Patient Portering, Maintenance, Housekeeping & Linen Services, Patient Records & Registration, Infection Control, Clinical Laboratory and Pharmacy etc.)
• Assist Nursing staff in the immediate replacement of staff through staffing policy and procedures to ensure staffing levels are maintained in the Home

Why Work At Providence Manor

• A long-term care home with specialized care for dementia and veterans
• Committed to a person and family-centred approach
• Competitive salaries with excellent full-time and part-time benefits
• Group Retirement Pension Plan
• Corporate and Resident Home Area/service specific orientation for new hires
• Focus of Healthy Workplace and Culture of Quality
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
• Located in downtown Kingston