Per Diem Nursing Data Clerk, Onsite at RWJBarnabas Health – South Plainfield, New Jersey

Job Overview:

The Nursing Data Clerk assists in the provision of nursing care under the supervision of the Nurse Manager by performing the clerical tasks involved in managing the nursing department. This position entails entering and confirming visits from scheduler to CPR to include scanning and keeping track of nursing agency visits.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year of clerical experience.
• Strong Excel experience.
• Successful completion of all orientations.

Preferred:

• Healthcare experience/medical terminology.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem
• Day
• Onsite role, not remote work.

Essential Functions:

• Work and/or performance shall conform to written established policies and procedures. Inputs patient demographics as he/she receives referrals.
• Assigns patients to RN accordingly to therapy, availability and geographically.
• Inputs all patient data on log.
• Updates patient's logs on a weekly basis.
• Fax orders to appropriate agencies.
• Keeps track of returned plan of treatment.
• Produces monthly reports.
• Corresponds with nurses when changes need to be made on schedule.
• He/she needs to be familiar with all types of therapies Qualitas Pharmacy Services provides, so that the RN can appropriately allot her time.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer