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Description

At CommCare Corporation, we're not just another healthcare provider. We're an established, forward-thinking leader in retirement living, skilled nursing, and hospice care across Louisiana and Mississippi. Our team is driven by creativity, expertise, and a passion for caregiving, and we're looking for someone who shares these values to join us.

We're seeking the right candidate for the position of Ward Clerk at Baton Rouge Healthcare Center. In this vital role, you'll ensure that our residents receive the highest level of care while collaborating with a dedicated team, providing exceptional clinical leadership and support.

What You Bring to the Table:

Essential Qualifications:

The Ward Clerk shall work under the direction of and be responsible to the Director of Nursing Services and will be willing to work with people in a business manner to enhance the overall function of the facility.

• Coordinate and manage activities at the Nurses Station efficiently.
• Perform receptionist duties, including answering phone calls and greeting visitors.
• Execute general clerical tasks such as filing, photocopying, and faxing documents.
• Maintain accurate and organized patient records and other essential paperwork.
• Utilize computer skills to input, update, and retrieve information from electronic systems.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure smooth communication and workflow.
• Assist in scheduling appointments and managing patient admissions and discharges.
• Uphold confidentiality and privacy standards in handling sensitive information.
• Other duties, as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional training in office administration or healthcare administration is a plus.
• Proven experience in a clerical or administrative role, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including MS Office applications and electronic medical records systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding medical terminology and healthcare processes is a plus.

• Has not been excluded from participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs.
• Maintains eligibility to participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs throughout employment.
• Participate in pre-employment and annual Tuberculosis screening.