Unit Secretary SNF II SCH SCL

Salary: 18.14-24.12 USD

Facility: St. Catherine Laboure SNF Post Acute

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 1199

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days

Hours: 9A-5P Monday through Friday

Summary:

The Unit Clerk provides reception, clerical, and clinical support to the unit. Duties include communication within the department, to ancillary departments, and greeting/assisting families as needed. Strong interpersonal communication and phone etiquette skills required. The Unit Clerk supports each unit/department's organization through supply ordering and work order placement. Participates in regulatory rounds/requirements in accordance with facility, Federal, and State policies and regulations.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION:

• High School Graduate

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience with medical terminology preferred.
• Previous computer experience preferred.
• At least six (6) months experience in an office situation preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

• Basic computer skills
• Must be able to communicate with the health care personnel, including medical and ancillary staff, residents, families and visitors
• Must be able to speak and understand English
• Communication skills which may be inclusive of approach, tone of voice, speed of communication, respectfulness and nonverbal communication
• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to meet unit demands for increased census and acuity

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Intermittent sitting, standing, walking and mental stress
• Works in a confined area most of the day