UNIT CLERK Weekend

Job Details: Job Location: Caroline Kline Galland Home - Seattle, WA, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $22.00 - $24.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Health Care, Kline Galland is a large, non-profit long term care facility with a full continuum of care providing excellence to the senior Seattle community for over 100 years. Qualified individuals will have a passion for the elderly and a high standard of quality care.  As a leading provider of senior care, we offer talented and committed individuals an extraordinary opportunity to experience an exciting and rewarding career with room to grow. Join the best of the best!

We are actively seeking a WEEKEND Unit Clerk/Assistant to join our amazing team.

The Unit Clerk/ Medical Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of clerical duties relating to the updating and organizing of information on the nursing units; coordinating work within the unit as well as with other units and departments; reporting pertinent information to the immediate supervisor; responding to inquiries and requests from staff personnel, etc.

Job duties: 

* Helps patients by responding to intercom requests; obtaining needed services from nurses, licensed practical nurses, physicians, aides, and other facility personnel.
* Welcomes visitors by greeting visitors, in person or on the telephone; answering inquiries; relaying calls to patients; giving directions; referring inquiries to nursing and physician staff.
* Establishes patient record by preparing folder; assigning patient number; completing patient identification information.
* Documents patient care services by copying nursing and physician notes to patient and department records.
* Arranges discharges by notifying business office and patient transporter service
* Prepares and compiles records in nursing unit of hospital or medical facility: Records name of patient, address, and name of attending physician to prepare medical records on new patients.
* Records information, such as physicians' orders and instructions, dietary requirements, and medication information, on patient charts and medical records.
* Answers telephone and intercom calls and provides information or relays messages to patients and medical staff.
* May transport patients in wheelchair or conveyance to locations within facility
* Maintenance tasks relating to chart order, chart accuracy and chart current data.
* Keep all necessary lists and schedules.
* Stock units with office and medical supplies weekly; prepare requisitions to maintain established inventories.
* Fax and photocopy information as needed.
Qualifications: Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum one (1) year of clerical, administrative, customer service, healthcare, or receptionist experience preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Professional, compassionate, and resident-focused demeanor.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
Reliable attendance and ability to work every weekend.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a skilled nursing, assisted living, rehabilitation, hospital, or healthcare setting.
Knowledge of electronic health records (EHR/EMR) systems.
Experience answering multi-line phones and coordinating communication between departments.
Familiarity with medical terminology.

Benefits

Retirement 403b with employer contribution 
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Seattle Sick and Safe Leave
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Training and Professional Development Opportunities
Free Parking
Recognition Program Celebrating Employee Milestones with Annual Longevity Bonuses