Unit Secretary

The Unit Secretary position is 32 hours.

Summary:

The primary role of the Unit Secretary is to assist the Nursing Department nursing related tasks such as; booking transportation appointments, recording and charting of medical or administrative information, accompanying residents on appointments and filing. This position may need to assist with direct patient care.

Responsibilities: 

•Record medical and administrative information in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures.

•Maintain the Daily Census Report and submit to Nurse Supervisor.

•Maintain an up-to-date roster of residents.

•Completes timely, accurate filing of resident’s medical record overflow.

•Answer telephone, page calls, deliver messages to residents, etc., as necessary.

•Maintain a current listing of emergency phone numbers for units.

•Record appropriate resident identification data on designated medical records

•Review medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician’s order, legibility, etc., as directed.

•Record vital signs as directed.

•Forward new diet orders and/or diet changes to the Dietary Department. 

•Keep nursing service personnel informed of residents’ appointments. 

•Arrange for and making resident appointments and communicate all Medicare 

•Part A with prior approval from Administration.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent, required.
• Maintain a current/active State of CT CNA certification
• Must have working knowledge (experience preferred) with various software programs such as WORD, OUTLOOK and EXCEL
• Proficiency in English, including speaking, reading, and writing, required
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and nursing practices is helpful.

Compensation & Benefits:

•Top Health Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, and so much more available through 1199 Union Benefits

•Shift Differentials

•Paid Holidays including newly added Juneteenth

•Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

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