Unit Secretary

Futurecare Associates, Inc.; Bredwardine; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Excellent Benefits Package

Flex/Advance Pay

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth Ladder

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Employee Assistance

Matching 401K Plan

Job summary

FutureCare Associates, Inc. seeks a unit secretary to support daily nursing unit operations, handling clerical tasks and multitasking to uphold high service standards.

The role reports to the Assistant Director of Nursing and Nurse Manager, promoting an organized culture and excellence in patient care. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, tuition/advancement options, PTO, and a comprehensive growth ladder within a renowned healthcare provider recognized as a top

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Active GNA certification highly preferred.
• 1+ years experience in a skilled nursing facility a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Interact with others in a courteous, helpful manner.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication with staff, residents and visitors.
• Present a professional appearance and proper identification at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents, visitors and staff as appropriate.
• Answer all incoming calls in a courteous manner, identifying self and Unit.
• Keep nurses informed about admissions/discharges and resident related problems.
• Inform front office of resident activity.
• Assemble and organize charts for new resident admissions, reinforce pages and maintain proper chart order.
• File all Lab results, X-Ray reports, etc. in chart accurately daily.
• On a weekly basis, perform routine chart checks for adequacy of chart forms.
• Prepare discharge charts and arrange for disposition of belongings of discharged and deceased residents.
• Chart resident data per routine, e.g., vital signs, weight.
• Maintain files for laboratory data.
• Schedule diagnostic, lab services and therapeutic activities.
• Maintain a neat, orderly and safe work area.
• Report malfunctioning equipment and safety hazards to charge nurse and maintenance.
• Keep unit stocked with medical and office supplies.
• Maintain resident identification system (tags, bedside, arm band).
• Abide by FutureCare’s Ethics and Compliance plans.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Discretion with confidential data

Professional appearance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

GNA certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

At FutureCare our Unit Secretary is a solid contributor to the daily operation of the nursing unit. They are skilled in handling clerical and administrative tasks, can multitask, and manage their time effectively. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Nursing and the Nurse Manager, the ideal candidate we seek will promote an organized and positive culture while focusing on delivering the highest standards of excellence in service.

Proud to be the only healthcare company in Baltimore to be named a “ Top Workplace ” for 14 years in a row and recognized in US Newsweek as “ Best Nursing Homes ”, FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We also offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Employee Assistance, and matching 401K Plan.

• Salary Range $16.94-$25.42/HR***

Salary Disclosure Statement

The salary mentioned above reflects the potential base pay range for this role. Bonuses or other incentives (if applicable) are offered separately and paid pursuant to the relevant program schedule. All employment offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents, visitors and staff as appropriate
• Answer all incoming calls in a courteous manner, identifying self and Unit
• Keeps nurses informed about admissions/discharges and resident related problems
• Inform front office of resident activity
• Assemble and organize charts for new resident admissions, reinforce pages and maintain proper chart order
• File all Lab results, X-Ray reports, etc. in chart accurately daily
• On a weekly basis, performs routine chart check for adequacy of chart forms, i.e., nurse’s notes
• Prepare discharge charts and arrange for disposition of belongings of discharged and deceased residents
• Charts specific resident data per routine, i.e., vital signs, weight
• Maintains files for laboratory data
• Schedule appointment for diagnostic, lab services and therapeutic activities
• Maintains a neat, orderly and safe work area, i.e., desk, charts, corridor
• Reports malfunctioning equipment and other safety hazards to charge nurse and maintenance
• Keeps unit stocked with medical and office supplies to meet unit needs
• Maintains resident identification system, i.e., tags on door, at bedside, resident arm band
• Abide by the standards identified in FutureCare’s Statement of Corporate Ethics and the Corporate Compliance Plan

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Active GNA certification highly preferred
• 1 or more year's experience in a skilled nursing facility a plus
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to use discretion in handling confidential information
• Ability to interact with others in a considerate, helpful, courteous manner
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication with all facility staff, residents and visiting family members
• Must be professional and present neat appearance in appropriate dress and identification at all times

Equal Opportunity Employer

FutureCare has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all and welcome all applications.