LTACH Unit Clerk Part Time

Job Address:

Advanced Specialty Hospital of Toledo, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, is currently recruiting for a Part Time LTACH Unit Clerk to join our team.

Day shift  06:45-19:15 or

Night Shift 18:45-07:15
Every Third Weekend
Holiday rotation

PURPOSE/BELIEF STATEMENT:

The LTACH Unit Clerk is responsible for directing the orderly flow of unit and patient related data and communications through the answering and initiation of telephone calls, written messages, and the organization and completion of the various charts, requisitions, reports and other forms.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Medical Record Management/Patient Care Support:  Accurate preparation and maintenance of each patient’s medical record.  Obtains, sorts records and thins charts, processes chart after patient discharge.  Assists nursing staff and physicians with documentation needs and other duties to support the ongoing flow of information, equipment and supplies.

• Order Processing:  Process orders in a timely manner so quality patient care is facilitated, delivered and maintained.  Verify accuracy against medical record and process charge entry following patient discharge and completion of nurse charge sheet.  Reconcile charges to orders as directed by RN.

• Communication:  Answer telephone at nursing desk, screening calls and dispersing to appropriate staff.  Coordinate entry and retrieval of patient information, communicate physician orders as needed, and facilitate communication flow with staff, physicians and ancillary services.

• Maintain excellent working relationship with hospital staff at all levels. 

• Promote Company philosophy, mission and objectives within and to customers outside the hospital.

• Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks/responsibilities and complete duties within allotted time.

• Willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices. 

• Demonstrates and understands the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity, and individuality of each patient, visitor, vendor and staff in all interactions.

• Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times.

• Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to needs of patients and visitors by complying with hospital policies.

• Demonstrates exemplary level of interpersonal skills to interact and deal tactfully with facility staff, Administration, patients, families, customers, vendors, and government agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Successful completion of a unit secretary course or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 3-4 years experience in a medical clerical field.

• Current immunizations (MMR, DPT, Varicella, Hep B and TB screening) are required.

• Medical Terminology required

• Previous experience with electronic order processing

• Previous Hospital experience

• Fast paced medical setting

• 12 hour shifts

BENEFITS

As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans. We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts.

About Us
Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional person-centered care as a national leader in post-acute care for those that are chronically ill or have complex conditions. Our more than 130 skilled nursing, assisted living, and long-term care facilities deliver sophisticated and transformative care to nearly 16,000 residents and patients at any given time. CommuniCare employs more than 16,000 employees across several states.
As a family owned and operated company, family and heart are woven into every aspect of our continuum of care. Our mission, to serve with pride, is evident and is a quality residents, families and community partners have come to expect and trust. Dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, we put extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to deliver a higher quality of life for those far beyond our facilities. Because of this, our facilities are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, employees to work and families to heal.