Unit Clerk

$500 Sign on Bonus!!

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Nursing and the Director of Nursing, performs a variety of support duties including updating individual weights, filing, scheduling and accompanying individuals on appointments, telephone answering, and other clerical duties as necessary.

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Reliable, prompt attendance as scheduled, demonstrating flexibility as necessary to meet individual and/or facility need.
2. Schedules and accompanies individuals to medical, dental, and laboratory testing appointments, accurately documenting recommendations, giving nursing any pre-test orders necessary follow-up, contacting guardians with dates and times for medical procedures after being confirmed, and referring medical questions to nursing.
3. Regularly compiles and files individual weights, providing information for regularly scheduled meetings, and as needed.
4. Orders nursing supplies, maintaining a current and complete inventory of needed supplies and puts supplies away.
5. Prepares forms and reports as instructed for physician certifications, and other meetings as assigned.
6. Prepares for and assists with individual services, documenting recommendations and needed follow-up as instructed.
7. Prepares for and assists with individual dental examinations, reporting all recommendations and follow-up instructions.
8. Files individual medical chart information according to established procedures.
9. Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding individuals, staff, and Agency issues.
10. In compliance with Milestone, Inc. philosophy and policies regarding Human Rights, immediately intervenes on behalf of the individual(s) in any questionable situation, and reports all concerns or questions to the SOD (Supervisor-on-Duty).

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides safe transportation of individuals in Agency vehicles, utilizing good, defensive driving habits and adhering to all policies and procedures regarding vehicle use and care.
2. Assists with facility receptionist duties as directed, answering the telephone and greeting visitors in a cheerful, courteous, and helpful manner.
3. Completes other duties as assigned as needed to ensure the safe and effective functioning of the facility.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED

Prefer medical terminology background

Direct Support Professional or CNA Certification

Prefer good organizational skills

Must be approved to drive Milestone vehicles

Must be able to intervene physically in behavioral and health related crisis with individuals.

Must be able to promptly respond to any/all emergency situations.

Current Openings for Unit Clerk Jobs at Milestone Inc. - Rockford