About this opportunity
Portland Center Assisted Living lists this Ward Clerk opportunity in bangor, Maine. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Ward ClerkWe offer specialized professional levels of care and support for residents, including Short-Stay Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Care and Long Term Care services that are delivered by an experienced, thoughtful and professional staff who follow evidenced based clinical best practices designed to promote health and safety and whose commitment to deliver the highest level of care never wavers. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Stillwater Health Care follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.Education/RequirementHigh school diploma required. Medical terminology course preferred.Purpose of PositionThe primary purpose of this position is to assist the Nursing Department in the day to day administrative functions in accordance with current, federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulation that govern medical records, as well as ensure the medical records are maintained in an informative/complete manner.Physical Demands & ContactsContinual walking, lifting, bending, pulling, stretching, pushing with occasional sitting. Contacts with Administrator, Director of nursing, employees, physicians, residents, families, allied health care professionals, surveyors, volunteers and other members of the community.Essential Job Functions & ResponsibilitiesPromotes and maintains positive relationships with peers and Residents and works collaboratively with all departmentsMaintains a current listing of physician/emergency/business phone numbersAnswer telephone, page calls, deliver messagesUpon resident discharge, disassemble chart and prepare to close recordsComplete medical records requests according to policyEnter resident demographics in ECS and utilize health info net as needed to obtain resident medical informationEnsure all orders are signed/dates and filed into the residents chart within 5 days of the written order.Assist with admission/discharge of residents as necessaryProvide transportation for residents to scheduled appointments as appropriateAssist with placing supply orders as assignedWe want to support your work and life balance, so we have flexible shifts available – and would love to speak with you about what interests you.Flexible ShiftsTuition reimbursementFull time employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, and disabilityEmployer paid life insuranceFlexible savings account, including medical & dependentPaid Time Off available to all employees401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution!
Worksite address
bangor, ME, 04401, US
Who can apply
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