Unit Ward Clerk/Health Information Management (HIM)

Full-Time Unit Ward Clerk / Health Information Management (HIM)

Symphony Applewood has been named by Newsweek as one of America's Best Nursing Homes. Join Symphony Applewood's exceptional staff and become part of our integral team.

We are seeking a Full-Time Unit Ward Clerk / Health Information Management (HIM) team member who is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to providing the highest level of service to our guests and nursing team. This position is ideal for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) who enjoys working with residents and families while also having strong organizational, computer, and clerical skills.

What Do We Offer Our Unit Ward Clerk / HIM?

At Symphony Applewood, we understand that our employees work best when they are healthy, happy, and excited about the here and now, as well as the future. For that reason, we offer a wide range of benefits with your well-being in mind, including:

• Competitive Wages
• Receive Payment Faster through our Daily Pay Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-Term Disability Benefits for You & Your Family
• Employee Benefits Concierge to Guide You in Maximizing Your Benefits
• Pet Insurance Option for Your Furry Friend
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation Days with Rollover Option
• Sick and Personal Time
• 401k Retirement with Company Match
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses
• Discounted Experiences (Such as Disney, Universal, Cedar Point and More!)

Requirements

The Unit Ward Clerk / Health Information Management (HIM) will:

• Organize and maintain the clerical functions of the nursing units
• Maintain resident medical records and ensure documentation is properly filed and organized
• Review medical records for completeness and assist with obtaining missing documentation and required signatures
• Assemble charts and documents for new admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Handle medical records requests according to facility procedures and HIPAA requirements
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident health information
• Answer telephone calls and promptly communicate messages and notices to the appropriate team members
• Schedule resident follow-up appointments and outside services
• Coordinate resident transportation for appointments
• Schedule dental, podiatry, vision, and other resident services as required
• Assist with coordinating lab, x-ray, therapy, and other ordered services
• Take pictures of new residents and update resident information as needed
• Maintain nursing stations, forms, files, and required notices in an organized manner
• Assist residents, families, nursing staff, physicians, and other departments as needed
• Uphold Resident Rights at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned

Unit Ward Clerk / Health Information Management (HIM) must have the following:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification per state requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Computer, email, and data-entry skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of resident information
• Experience working in a long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or hospital setting preferred
• Previous medical records, HIM, or Unit/Ward Clerk experience preferred
• Compliant with the state's Health Care Worker Background Check requirements with respect to criminal history