Elderwood · 2 hours ago
Unit Clerk
Lake Placid, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$17.69/hr - $19.69/hrElderwood is seeking a highly organized and compassionate Unit Clerk to support their residents and staff at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid. The Unit Clerk will provide essential administrative and organizational support to the nursing team, ensuring proper document management and assisting with scheduling and inventory.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Audit medical records on the assigned unit for proper order, completeness, and chart maintenance
Close medical records following hospitalization or permanent discharge
Perform medical record procedures as directed by the Unit Manager
Protect the confidentiality and security of all resident information
Assist the Medical Records Coordinator with preparing Admission/Discharge Summary forms
Perform secretarial functions, including typing, answering phones, and preparing unit lists
Distribute mail to residents and staff
Answer call light signals and assist or redirect as appropriate
Prepare forms and documents for Medical Records, Treatment Books, Resident Care Planning meetings, and MDS assessments (e.g., aide assignment sheets, ROM/Ambulation Records, skin and behavior records)
Coordinate collection of interdisciplinary information for Discharge Summaries and ensure timely distribution
Inventory and requisition nursing supplies, treatment materials, and printed forms
Schedule Podiatry and Dental Consultant appointments; assist with scheduling influenza vaccinations
Maintain lab report schedules and coordinate necessary lab draws and documentation
Assist with compiling statistics for monthly nursing reports and annual NYS Department of Health surveys
Maintain an updated list of physician visits and notify attending physicians of visit requirements
Photograph residents upon admission and place photo in the Medication Book
Assist with obtaining room labels for resident rooms
Qualification
Required
Minimum age 16 required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred
Employment Certificate/Permit required where applicable
Office practice skills required
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrated tact, dependability, and a compassionate approach to resident care
Understanding of confidentiality and discretion required
Basic knowledge of medical terminology and common abbreviations
Preferred
Prior experience in medical records processing preferred but not required
Benefits
Gas Allowance Stipend
Pay-in-Lieu-of-Benefits program for part-time clinical staff (earn up to 10% more)
Tuition Assistance Program for clinical career tracks
Shift differentials
Comprehensive benefits package
Employee referral program
Company
Elderwood
Elderwood senior care
Founded in 1978
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Phil Quillard
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
Buffalo Business First
2025-03-01
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