Unit Secretary

Unit Secretary

Hathorne Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Danvers, Massachusetts

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Unit Secretary to join our team at Hathorne Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. As a Unit Secretary, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our nursing facility by providing administrative support to our nursing staff. This is a full-time position with competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule appointments with physicians or outside agencies and complete necessary paperwork to accompany residents

• Schedule lab tests, including in-house X-rays, and make out appropriate lab slips

• Fax communication to physicians as directed by the charge nurse

• Maintain physician rounds book and generate physician compliance calendar

• Stock and maintain medical supplies in the medication room, nurses' conference room, and monitor for neatness and overstocking

• Maintain consultant records for residents and schedule consulting physician visits in cooperation with charge nurses

• Answer telephones, relay messages, and relieve the receptionist for breaks and lunches

• Prepare for new admissions by following the admission checklist and complete necessary clerical duties related to admission and discharge of residents

• Organize discharge charts and ensure they are complete, file medication and treatment cardexes, and keep all charts in order and thinned as appropriate

• Assist in developing procedures to ensure records are properly completed, signed, indexed, and filed

• Perform miscellaneous duties pertaining to medical records and assist business office personnel as required

Requirements:

• 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English and follow oral and written instructions

• Ability to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position assignment

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day, proper body mechanics required - bending, stooping, turning, stretching, and reaching above the shoulders are involved

• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics/equipment that will enable these senses to function adequately

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

• Ability to work in an appropriately lighted and ventilated environment

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to all State and Federal regulations

Behavioral Competencies:

• Accountability: The demonstrated ability for ownership of all actions and behaviors in fulfilling job responsibilities in a manner consistent with the organization's Mission and values.

• Communication: The demonstrated ability to present ideas and information in a concise, effective, and interpersonally appropriate manner.

• Customer Service: The demonstrated ability to develop and cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with both internal and external customers.

• Teamwork: The demonstrated ability to establish effective relationships with both internal and external customers.

• Trust and Respect: The demonstrated ability to be both trustworthy and trusting of others while respecting the needs of all residents, family, and coworkers.

Technical Competencies:

• Observes proper safety and sanitary techniques

• Exhibits excellent assessment, communication, and counseling skills

• Makes independent decisions as needed

• Utilizes general knowledge of medical terminology

• Understands and upholds the Resident's Bill of Rights and holds all resident information confidential

• Follows and complies with all State and Federal regulations as well as established Personnel Policies and Procedures

• Maintains all pertinent records in a timely, efficient, and confidential manner

• Projects a professional image always

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about delivering exceptional care to our residents, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team at Hathorne Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center and help us make a difference in the lives of our residents.

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