Job Title: Nursing Data Clerk

Location: LSC-Montrose

Department Name: Home Infusion

Req #: 0000240070

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $17.50 - $21.33 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Nursing Data Clerk assists in the provision of nursing cares under supervision of the Nurse manager by performing the clerical tasks involved in managing the nursing department. 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 log on weekly basis. Corresponds with nurses when changes need to be made on scheduler. He/she needs to be familiar with all types of therapies Livingston Services Pharmacy provides, so that the RN can appropriately allot their time.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Experience: 1 year of clerical experience
• Successful completion of all orientations

Preferred:

• Previous healthcare experience

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem, hourly position.
• Monday through Friday availability needed.
• Will report on-site in South Plainfield

Essential Functions:

• Understands and adheres to the company policy and requirements.
• Understands and participates on different committees or plans.
• Willing to be cross trained to work or assist in other areas.
• Helps co-workers when appropriate.
• Willingness and flexible to work alternating work schedules on short notice.
• Will support management and do what is asked.
• Enters nursing visits into home infusion software to enable visits to be billed daily.
• Fax all pharmacy and nursing orders to the nursing agencies providing care for their particular patients.
• Types patient list each week after it is updated.
• Tracks P,O,Ts for physician signature and renewal P,O,Ts are completed.
• Will send any follow-up paperwork to physicians when needed.
• Completes weekly payroll summaries.
• Prepare the nursing teaching packets for all teams.
• Scans nurses notes into CPR system and assigns to appropriate patient.
• Confirms nursing visits after nurses note is received on a daily basis.
• Helps answer phones when needed.
• Follows up with all P,O,Ts not returned with physician signature.
• Maintains monthly nursing visit sheet and monthly payroll sheet.

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