Unit Clerk

Temporary Full Time | Day Shift | Monday-Friday

* Pay rate up to $19/hour * (based on experience)

The Wesley Community is no longer requiring employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19!

Everything we do at The Wesley Community is guided by our Core Values which form the acronym "CARES" . These Core Values are COMPASSION, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, EXCELLENCE and SPIRIT. It's more than a job: it's caring that starts in the heart.

What will I do as a Unit Clerk for The Wesley Community?

• Follow up on audits for medication refills and contact primary care physician if it is necessary to send or fax a script, notify family & residents who use outside pharmacy.

• Weekly audits which include resident's emergency packets and update resident's medical information with any changes.

• Answer the telephone, deliver messages to residents and families, etc., as necessary.

• Complete all forms and requisitions necessary for continuity of administrative records and resident's care which includes making copies, filing medical documentations, scanning and updating information in MyUnity.

• Complete necessary medical and administrative records upon the resident's admission and/or discharge to another facility. Notify the proper departments of resident's admission and/or discharge.

• File and forward completed charts, face sheet of discharged residents to be off site storage.

• Notify Omnicare for all discharge residents, discontinued medications and send all discontinued medications back to Omnicare.

• Take all the non-Omnicare medications to Wesley Pharmacy to be disposed monthly and as needed.

• Assist in arranging for and making appointments for diagnostic testing and therapeutic services including transportation, reminders and being available to escort residents to and from medical appointments.

• Keep nurses informed of residents' appointments and all needs for escort prior to scheduling staff.

• Direct visitors to resident rooms, office areas, etc. as necessary.

• Monitoring and ordering office supplies for nursing and staff at pre-established quota levels and notifying Director of Assisted Living of supply needs on a weekly basis.

• Responds to resident inquiries and assists as necessary with input from nursing staff as indicated.

• Update staff scheduling, monitoring open shifts includes notifying staff by phone, email or text message as directed by Director.

• Assist nursing with clerical duty including typing work assignments, schedules, payroll processing, etc. as required.

• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with nurses, inter-department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility.

• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.

• Greet newly admitted residents and their family upon admission. Escort to apartment as necessary, review pharmacy policy, filling out admission pharmacy paperwork and reviewing medical appointment/ transportation process with new residents and their family.

• Ensure that resident community physician sign communicated faxed notes, physicians' orders, etc., on a weekly basis and in accordance with current regulations and follow up for completion.

• Report administrative problem areas to nursing staff and Director of Assisted Living.

  Unit Clerk Requirements :

• High School diploma or GED.

• Associate degree/related coursework, preferred.

• Medical and nursing terminology knowledge preferred.

• Word processing skills preferred, and strong, accurate typing skills required.

• Previous 2-3 years of work experience in a health care facility is preferred. RA, CNA, HHA experience a plus.

  The Wesley Community strives to have its employees be part of this culture of excellence, to enjoy their work and be rewarded for their superior efforts and performance.

  We offer competitive and team-focused Employee Benefits to include :

• Competitive pay + incentive compensation

• A full benefit package

• Paid vacation, sick, and personal time

• Paid Holidays

• Flexible scheduling options

• NEW, Daily Pay Option

• A 401K retirement plan

• Tuition assistance and nursing scholarships

• Opportunities for growth and development

• A caring and supportive teamwork environment

• Perks such as self-care support and on-site prescription fills

• A fun work environment including theme weeks, recognition events, and opportunities for staff involvement

• Member of The National Association of Health Care Assistants (NAHCA)

  About the Wesley Community:

  For over 40 years, The Wesley Community has provided services and programs with a commitment to compassion, caring and excellence. Our distinctive continuum of care offers a unique balance of community living and care giving that ensures quality of life at every stage of life.

  We are a mission driven, not-for-profit organization that puts people first. We are proud of our reputation for excellence, innovation, and a personal approach to care and services. We encourage and support our residents in their efforts to achieve their goals, and we treat them respectfully.