Unit Secretary/Medical Records-Part-Time Evening Shift

Ginger Cove; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Ginger Cove, a leading life-care retirement community, seeks a Part-Time Limited Unit Secretary for the Health Center Department. The role involves coordinating activities, answering calls, and ensuring resident safety. Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent organizational skills and a professional demeanor while working in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Generous retirement plan with matching contributions

Accrual-based, paid-leave program

Scholarship program

Annual bonus opportunity

Referral bonus program

Employee recognition incentives

Qualifications

• Must present self in a professional manner.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities at the nurse's station and directs visitors.
• Answers calls from residents and directs staff as needed.
• Updates admission and discharge logs, and medical records for audits.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Annapolis, MD

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $17.50 - $18.90 Hourly

Job Shift: Evening Shift

Description

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 resident’s well-being.

Part-Time Limited - 14-16 hours a week-Evening Shift

Ginger Cove is currently seeking aPart-Time Limited 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-lined 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 best of ability and/or refer 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.

Qualifications

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 communications skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting, providing excellent service delivery to residents, families, and staff.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills.
• 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 to achieve respective goals for creating wellness opportunities and experiences for our residents.

BENEFIT, BONUS AND INCENTIVE PROGRAMS:
The Ginger Cove community offers you the opportunity to be part of a winning team with 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, you are invited to 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 applicable law. Ginger Cove will not tolerate harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classifications.