Unit Secretary/Medical Records - Full-Time-Evening Shift

Ginger Cove; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ginger Cove is seeking a Full-Time Unit Secretary for the evening shift to support the Health Center Department. Responsibilities include coordinating activities, ensuring resident safety, and performing clerical duties. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, CPR certification, and experience in long-term care settings.

Benefits

Full health care plan (medical, dental & vision)

Generous retirement plan with matching contributions

Accrual-based paid-leave program

Scholarship program

Annual bonus opportunity

Referral bonus program

Employee recognition incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in long-term care facility preferred.
• Experience with Alzheimer’s and dementia care is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and residents.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities at the nurse’s station and directs visitors.
• Monitors resident safety and answers calls from residents.
• Prepares medical records for audit and updates logs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Unit Secretary/Medical Records - Full-Time-Evening Shift

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An Exciting Opportunity at Ginger Cove!

An Exciting Opportunity at Ginger Cove!

Ginger Cove is a premier life-care retirement community dedicated to providing each member of the community exceptional quality, comfort, and care. Our vibrant, CARF International accredited community nurtures every aspect of our residents’ well-being.

Full-Time - 40 hours a week - Evening Shift

Ginger Cove is currently seeking a Full-Time Unit Secretary (2:45PM-11:15PM; Schedule includes every other weekend) to support our Health Center Department.

The Unit Secretary is responsible for working in accordance with established policies and procedures and/or specific instructions from the Clinical Manager. Operates communication systems including multi-line telephone, patient call system, walkie-talkie, and computer to facilitate safe, quality resident care. Performs various clerical duties to support efficient operation of the Health Center.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates all activities at the nurse’s station by directing visitors to the proper room; answers questions and/or directs to proper authority for assistance.
• Carefully observes Health Center residents to ensure their safety.
• Answers calls from Health Center residents and directs Nurse/GNA into rooms as needed.
• Monitors telephones from apartment residents, fire panel, and walkie-talkies. Monitor emergency equipment.
• Answers telephone calls from outside lines. Answers questions to the best of ability and/or refers telephone to Nurse.
• Updates in-house physician consultation list.
• Updates admission and discharge log.
• Updates monthly charge books.
• Prepares medical records for audit.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• Knowledge and experience working with senior communities in a long-term care facility.
• Experience caring for residents with Alzheimer’s and/or dementia.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting, providing excellent service delivery to residents, families, and staff.
• Must present self in a professional manner.
• Must possess concern, responsiveness, and tact when dealing with colleagues, guests, residents, and their families.
• Must be able to work collaboratively with others to help colleagues achieve respective goals for creating wellness opportunities and experiences for our residents.

Benefits, Bonus, and Incentive Programs

The Ginger Cove community offers many benefits:

• Full, comprehensive health care plan (medical, dental & vision) - Full-Time Only
• Ancillary benefit options
• Generous retirement plan with matching contributions
• Accrual-based, paid-leave program
• Scholarship program
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Referral bonus program
• Employee recognition incentives

We value staff excellence, resident independence, and business integrity. If you share our passion for customer service excellence in a friendly, mutually caring workplace, submit your application and resume for consideration.

Ginger Cove is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. Harassment or discrimination based on these classifications will not be tolerated.