Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab Hiring for Medical Records Clerk/Appointment Scheduler at Scranton, PA Full Time

MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK/RESIDENT APPOINTMENT SCHEDULER

Why should you join our Team?

We’re committed to building a culture of teamwork, one where employees know they belong and feel like they are valued for their contributions. We are a diverse community that supports each other, shares knowledge to enhance fellow team member’s growth, and recognizes the hard work and dedication it takes to be an accountable team member.

Being part of our authentic team will enable you to enjoy a rewarding and resourceful culture that is united in our passion to provide meaningful care to others.

What you can expect as part of our Team:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following, other duties may be assigned.

Summary: The medical records clerk assists the RNAC in the maintenance of the resident’s medical records in accordance with facility and long-term care regulations. The medical records clerk also schedules resident medical appointments and schedules transportation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Filing of resident’s medical records in appropriate format

Thinning of resident’s current medical record

Photocopying forms

Faxing forms

Placing returned signed physician orders on resident’s current medical record

Reminds responsible parties of upcoming resident appointments

Schedules resident medical appointments as requested by the charge nurses

Follows up on resident appointments by checking charts for progress notes/test results from visits and contacting physician offices for missing s

Checks assigned charts on nursing units for physician compliance with regulatory guidelines

Attends Interdisciplinary Team Meetings and updates resident care cards

Completes feeding assistant training and assists in feeding of residents as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret general business forms. Ability to write routine correspondence and memos. Ability to speak effectively to individuals and small groups. Ability to communicate via telephone.

Special Requirements

Good interpersonal skills – treats residents, families/visitors and co-workers with courtesy.

Must conform to established work hours and maintain an acceptable work attendance record.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, bend, sit or use hands to finger, handle or feel objects and tools.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25lbs.

Why you’ll Enjoy being part of our Team:

Competitive wages and excellent benefits package for full time including: Family health insurance, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance available.

Please contact Christine Giuliani at(570) 344-6177 ×1110 if you have any questions.

Applications accepted online or in person 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday at:

Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab (formally Jewish Home of Eastern PA)
1101 Vine Street
Scranton, PA 18510

E.O.E.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Long term care

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person