Temporary Unit Receptionist

Gurwin Healthcare System; Commack (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Gurwin Healthcare System is seeking a full-time TEMPORARY Unit Receptionist for the Nursing Department in Commack, NY. The role runs 9:00am–5:00pm, Monday–Friday, with weekend and holiday coverage. NYS certification as a Nursing Assistant is required to assist with CNA duties as needed.

The position involves answering calls, directing residents and staff, managing mail, chart preparation, and supporting staff with duties as needed. Competitive salary offered in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in clerical, accounting, general office or nursing facility/hospital office work.
• Ability to communicate in a pleasant, patient, effective manner with all levels of staff.

Responsibilities

• Answers and screens telephone calls, takes messages, and relays information to staff.
• Receives and directs residents, staff, visitors.
• Transcribes and prints routine MD orders.
• Prepares resident charts and records.
• Transports residents to and from service areas as needed.

Skills

Telephone etiquette

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Gurwin Healthcare System is a full continuum of care providing extraordinary care and caring to the people that we serve. Set on a 36-acre campus in Commack, NY, the Gurwin Healthcare System includes the 460-bed Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, providing short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care, memory care, respiratory and ventilator care, palliative and hospice care, social and medical adult day programs, and on-site dialysis and infusion therapy. Sharing the campus is Gurwin’s Assisted Living community (Gurwin Jewish ~ Fay J. Lindner Residences), our independent living community (Fountaingate Gardens) and Gurwin Certified and Licensed Home Care Services Agencies.

We are currently seeking a full-time TEMPORARY Unit Receptionist to work in our Nursing Department from 9:00am–5:00pm Monday through Friday (with weekend and holiday coverage). Must be NYS certified as a Nursing Assistant to assist with CNA duties as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answers/screens telephone calls, take messages, relays information to appropriate staff. Determines urgency or priority of telephone calls. Responds to various staffing questions.
• Receives and directs residents, staff, visitors, etc.
• Receives and sorts and delivers all mail coming to the units.
• Transmits messages accurately and promptly.
• Arranges and confirms all resident appointments as requested.
• Performs service support for staff and other professional contacts.
• Prepares resident charts, etc.
• Transcribes and prints routine MD orders.
• Prepares chart for Medical Records.
• Transports residents to and from service areas as needed.
• Maintain supplies and forms, etc.
• Assist with other duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Experience in clerical, accounting, general office or nursing facility/hospital office work.
• The ability to communicate in a pleasant, patient, effective mannel with all levels of staff.

We offer an excellent salary and a dynamic work environment.

EOE M/F/D/V