Nursing Unit Secretary

We are hiring a Nursing Unit Secretary to join our dynamic care team at Sheriden Woods Health Care Center in Bristol!7a-3p schedule with weekly pay.Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.As the Unit Secretary, you assist the Charge and Staff Nurse in their day-to-day recording and charting of medical or administrative information to ensure that all medical records are maintained in an informative and descriptive manner.Education & Experience:High school diploma or its equivalent preferred.Knowledge of medical terminology, filing, typing and organizational skills.Duties & Responsibilities:Meet the clerical needs of nursing units, including organization and maintenance of medical records on nursing units.Book M.D. appointments, x-rays, transportation, etc., when directed by Charge Nurse.Maintain and document as necessary, in unit books, i.e., lab books, doctor’s memo book, unit calendars.Thin medical records, replace forms systematically, pull medication kardex after the fifth of the month and maintain chart order.File and order paper supplies as needed.Maintain up-to-date list of residents orders due and notify DNS/ADNS on late doctors.Monitor annual lab tracking and records.Complete admission chart audits and audit mechanics of medical record.Complete and deliver to appropriate departments, all forms regarding residents, i.e., diet slips, transfer forms, starts information for W-10s.Answer incoming calls while on units, including screening and transferring calls as needed.Specific Requirements:Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.About Athena Health Care Systems:Since its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England.Athena’s Benefits:Competitive and Weekly PayHoliday Pay for Hourly and Salaried EmployeesOvertime Pay for Hourly EmployeesCareer Advancement OpportunitiesExclusive Employer Discount ProgramAvailable for Eligible Team Members:Employer Paid Life Insurance401(k) with Employer MatchVacation and Personal TimeHealth, Dental, and Vision InsuranceWe are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.