What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Clerk position at Willow Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES :
- Schedule resident appointments, surgeries, diagnostic and therapeutic services, etc and compile documents to accompany resident.
- Schedule Transportation for the level needed.
- Verify Insurance and obtain referrals when necessary.
- Complete medical necessity forms.
- Contact responsible party about the appointments.
- Prepare documents needed for appointment.
- Communicate needs with nursing staff.
- Record medical and administrative information into the EMR.
- Maintain Lab and Pharmacy records on the units.
- Schedule appointment for in-house contracted physicians.
- Gather information for visiting physicians (i.e. eye, dental, etc) and assist when needed.
b. Maintain visitation lists and reschedule when necessary.
