What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Clerk/Secretary position at NewCourtland Senior Services?
NewCourtland Germantown Home serves our residents with compassion, respect and an unparalleled level of care. We understand the unique challenge of nursing home care and are committed to our talented staff to create a warm, welcoming environment designed to feel just like home.
We are currently seeking an experienced Unit Clerk to join our team!
The Unit Clerk assumes clerical responsibility to coordinate activities at the unit nurses' station. Performs receptionist, telephone and clerical duties to support nursing staff in the delivery of care and services to unit residents. Maintains medical records for each resident that are complete, readily accessible and systematically organized. Interacts with residents, staff, consultants, visitors and others in a manner that facilitates communication and presents appropriate image of the facility.
Greets visitors, staff and residents promptly in pleasant, courteously manner. Provides accurate information. Makes prompt efforts to answer questions, to resolve problems within scope of Unit Clerk responsibility or notify appropriate facility representative. Promptly notifies Unit Charge Nurse or Unit Manager of all resident and/or family concerns, grievances, and complaints. Schedules resident appointments within and outside the facility as directed by the Unit Charge Nurse.
Maintains order in the nurses' station by replacing records in their proper place, disposing of excess paper and eliminating all clutter.
Delivers messages and mail (if not accomplished by the activity department) to residents promptly, but no later than within 24 hours of delivery to the facility.
Assists residents with use of telephone while providing for privacy for calls.
Completes or updates daily unit records, maintains current unit copies. Routes documents such as census sheets to appropriate department in a timely manner according to facility policy.
Our values define us, direct us and inspire everything we do. Ultimately we want everyone to feel supported, respected and protected as essential workers.
In accordance with our Workplace Vaccination Program, applicants must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or complete during the pre-hire process as a requirement of employment.
Summary of our Benefits:
FT Benefits available 1st of month after 30 days - Medical, FSA, STD
Dental and Life Insurance are both Employer Paid.
Paid Time Off to use for vacation, personal and sick time or any other life event
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16