Unit Clerk

$16.68 - $25.01

Unit Clerk Rate Range: $16.68 - $25.01/ hour (Earn More with More Experience)

 

Pediatric Specialty Care in Philadelphia, PA is seeking an organized and motivated Unit Clerk for a Part-Time opening!

 

Are you an organized and dedicated professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare field? Pediatric Specialty Care is seeking a detail-oriented Unit Clerk to join our compassionate team. If you thrive in a supportive environment and have a passion for being a part of exceptional care, we want to hear from you!

 

 

Unit Clerk Position Overview:

• Unit Clerk team members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by providing administrative support. This position is responsible for coordinating proper placement of documents in Medical Record; performing secretarial duties for assigned unit; assist with inventory and requisitioning of nursing supplies, forms and stock medications; schedule various appointments, laboratory or other diagnostic needs.

 

This position is responsible for coordinating proper placement of documents in Medical Record; performing secretarial duties for assigned unit; assist with inventory and requisitioning of nursing supplies, forms and stock medications; schedule various appointments, laboratory or other diagnostic needs.

 

Pediatric Specialty Care Overview:

• At Pediatric Specialty Care, we are dedicated to providing the best possible long term, short term and transitional care available for technology-dependent and medically fragile infants, children and young adults. Pediatric Specialty Care is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of medically complex and technology dependent individuals ranging from birth to 21 years of age. Our goal is to enable children with special needs to realize their fullest potential in a nurturing and supportive environment. It is evident to our residents and their families that whether we are helping to transition a child back to their family’s home or celebrating a resident’s small, yet miraculous achievement, we are deeply committed to their physical, psychological and spiritual well-being every step of the way.  Pediatric Specialty Care | Pediatric Residential Facility in PA

Unit Clerk Status Options Defined:

 

• Part-time: Four 6 hour shifts

Unit Clerk Shift Options (7.5-hour shifts):

• 8:30am to 2:30pm
• 9am -3pm
• 9:30am - 3:30pm
• 10am - 4pm

PSC Benefits to Explore (even part-timers qualify if minimum hours are met!):

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401K with Employer Matching
• PTO & Holiday Pay
• Next Generation Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pediatric Specialty Care in Philadelphia, PA is located at: 3301 Scotts Lane Philadelphia, PA 19129. Apply to our Unit Clerk position today!

Unit Clerk:

• Demonstrates understanding and implementation of regulatory guidelines; audits medical records of individuals and maintains required audit documentation.
• Closes Medical Records following the hospitalization or permanent discharge of the resident.
• Performs other medical record procedures under the direction of the Unit Manager.
• Upholds all rules pertaining to protection, safekeeping and confidentiality of information regarding residents.
• Assists Medical Records with preparation of Admission/Discharge Summary form.
• Types organizational lists and performs other secretarial functions for the unit.
• Distributes mail to residents and staff of unit.
• Answers call light signals; directs or assists as appropriate.
• Coordinates the preparation of forms and documents needed periodically for Medical Records and Treatment Books, Resident Care Planning meetings, and MDS assessments. This includes aide assignment sheets, ROM/Ambulation Records, skin and behavior records.
• Coordinates obtaining of information from all disciplines for Inter-disciplinary Discharge Summary and sending information to appropriate destination in a timely manner.
• Schedules appointments for consults/follow up for residents including Podiatry and Dental Consultant appointments and influenza vaccinations, if applicable.
• Notifies attending physicians of due date for visits, as required.
• Responsible for inventory and requisition supplies needed on the nursing unit, including nursing treatment supplies and printing of forms, as assigned.
• Handles all information about residents in a confidential manner.
• Maintains lab report schedule for admission, routine and annual requirements or special needs of residents. Completes appropriate forms and schedules appointments for lab draws.
• Assists with obtaining statistics for nursing monthly report and for annual survey by state health department.
• Photographs residents upon admission and places picture in Medication Book.
• Assists with obtaining of room labels for resident rooms.
• Assists with transporting residents and passing meals as necessary and directed.
• Obtains approvals for transportation and schedule van transportation.
• Attends facility meetings, staff meetings, and required or preferred in-services.

 

Unit Clerk:

• Minimum of 16 years of age required; HS diploma or equivalent preferred

• Employment Certificate/Permit required for applicable individuals

• Office practice skills necessary

• Knowledge of medical records processing preferred but not required

• Attention to detail and accuracy in work required

• Personal qualities of tact and dependability, caring and compassionate attitude toward residents

• An understanding of need for confidentiality and discretion in processing of information about residents required.

• Basic understanding of medical terminology and accepted abbreviations.

• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.