Nursing Unit Administrative Assistant

About the role

Seacoast Nursing & Rehab Center, located on the campus of Addison-Gilbert Hospital, is seeking a Nursing Unit Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support for our busy short-term rehabilitation unit.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday–Friday, 9:30 am–4:30 pm.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match
• Referral bonuses
• Generous paid vacation and holidays

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (minimum)
• Active CNA certification or Medical Assistant certification (preferred)
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and nursing practices (preferred)
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and the willingness to react calmly to difficult circumstances

Responsibilities

• Record medical and administrative information in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures
• Answer telephone, page calls, and deliver messages to residents, staff, etc. as necessary
• Maintain an up-to-date roster of patients/residents for the assigned unit
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized physical environment in the nurses' station and patient care unit
• Transcribe physician orders to the electronic medical record and enter for licensed nurses to review and reconcile
• Participate in the New Admission Welcoming Process by processing the patient's admission and registration into the facility's EMR
• Other duties as assigned by the Nursing Unit Manager, Director of Nursing, or facility Administrator