We are hiring a full-time Nursing Unit Secretary to join our dynamic care team at Plymouth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Plymouth.
32 hours a week with weekly pay.
Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.
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:
Athena Health Care Systems, headquartered in Connecticut, has been a pioneer in delivering exceptional healthcare services since its establishment in 1984. Operating nursing homes across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as one of the premier and highly regarded providers of skilled nursing centers in Southern New England. Through our commitment to improving both the lives of our residents and the quality of our environments, we have transformed our managed facilities into thriving communities where residents enjoy an enhanced quality of life, and employees find a fulfilling and supportive work environment.
Become a vital part of our team committed to delivering exceptional care to the residents we serve.
Athena's Benefits:
- Competitive and Weekly Pay
- Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
- Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Exclusive Employer Discount Program
Available for Eligible Team Members:
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Vacation and Personal Time
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
We 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.