Unit Clerk

*MUST HAVE A VALID VA CNA LICENSE*

Position Summary:


Fairfax Rehab & Nursing Center is looking for a Unit Clerk-CNA to assists with resident admission and discharge, including paperwork and chart preparation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides clerical support to Unit; answers the phone, faxes notifications and lab results to physicians, schedules appointments, checks unit mailbox and retrieves lab results from the printer.
• Assists in transporting residents within the facility as needed.
• Transcribes physician orders and completes the non-clinical portion of paperwork for new and re- admissions.
• Gathers information for the daily stand-up meeting (e.g. 24-hour report books care plan books and resident profiles).
• Schedules appointments.
• Files new information into medical records, updates meal percentage, weight sheets, etc.
• Informs manager of residents with decreased meal intake.
• Faxes dietary recommendations to the physician, documents weight and vital signs.
• Assists with admission and discharge of residents.
• Assist with pass trays at mealtimes.
• Prepares charts for new admissions; enters face sheet.
• Transports residents and charts to exam room for on-site visits by specialists.
• Assures that all call bells are answered promptly, meeting all residents' needs in a timely manner.
• Reports incidents, accidents or changes in condition to the RN Supervisor immediately.
• Strictly adheres to infection control and safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all resident care information, including protected health information in accordance with HIPAA and other federal and state regulations.
• Performs all tasks and duties in an efficient and safe manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as necessary.
• Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by departmental and facility needs.
• Represents Innovative Healthcare Center in a manner that conveys professionalism, confidentiality, courtesy, fairness, personal integrity, and respect for the fundamental rights, dignity, personal comfort and privacy of others.

Qualifications:

Must have an active VA CNA license.

High School Diploma or equivalency, with office and computer experience preferred.


1-3 years' experience in a long-term care setting preferred.

Previous administrative/secretarial experience preferred.

Must be able to effectively communicate with older adults in a manner that conveys warmth and professionalism.