Nursing Unit Secretary
Athena Health Care Systems · Marlborough, MA · 3 wk ago
On-siteAdministrative$18–$20/hrPart-time
About the role
Join our dynamic care team at Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Center as a part-time Nursing Unit Secretary.
Pay
Weekly pay ranging from $18 to $20 an hour.
Schedule
7:00 AM – 3:00 PM shift every Friday.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Charge and Staff Nurse in day-to-day recording and charting of medical or administrative information to ensure all medical records are maintained in an informative and descriptive manner.
- Meet the clerical needs of nursing units, including organization and maintenance of medical records.
- Book M.D. appointments, x-rays, transportation, etc., when directed by Charge Nurse.
- Maintain and document unit books, such as lab books, doctor’s memo book, and unit calendars.
- Thin medical records, replace forms systematically, pull medication kardex after the fifth of the month, and maintain chart order.
- File and order paper supplies as needed.
- Maintain an up-to-date list of residents' orders due and notify DNS/ADNS on late doctors.
- Monitor annual lab tracking and records.
- Complete admission chart audits and audit mechanics of the medical record.
- Complete and deliver to appropriate departments all forms regarding residents, such as diet slips, transfer forms, and start information for W-10s.
- Answer incoming calls while on units, including screening and transferring calls as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or its equivalent preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, filing, typing, and organizational skills.
- CNA license preferred.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
- Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
- Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
- Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
- Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
- Must be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Holiday & Overtime Pay
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Exclusive Employer Discount Program
- 401(k) with Employer Match (available for full-time staff)
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance (available for full-time staff)
- Vacation and Personal Time (available for full-time staff)
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available for full-time staff)