Employment Opportunity

Clinical Unit Secretary

The Highlands Living Center has an immediate opening for an administrative position for a full time Unit Clinical Secretary. 
We are a 122-bed skilled nursing facility located just outside the Village of Pittsford.

The primary purpose of your job is to support the clerical & staffing needs of assigned nursing unit, to include; organization of resident medical records, and unit forms/ records. Under direction of Nurse Manager, assist with employee schedules, tracking of meal breaks, and time punches.

Customer Service:
*Greets residents and visitors in a welcoming and friendly manner.
*Consistently demonstrates the ICARE values  Assist other staff as time permits.
Clerical:
*Answers intercom & telephone and responds appropriately and relays messages promptly and accurately.
*Schedules resident appointments and arranges transportation as needed, per policy.
*Provides for proper identification of residents to include; name bands, charts, room door, disaster tags, according to procedures.
*Maintains unit records and forms in an orderly and neat fashion *Maintains an ongoing record of residents leaving the unit and facility as per policy.

*Prepares chart for new admission.
*Provides updated identification data for face sheet to finance and Health Information as needed.
*Transcribes and faxes physician’s orders accurately and timely.
*Maintains logs for dentist, ophthalmologist, dental hygienist, hairdresser, and podiatrist, as per established schedules.
*Prepares monthly physician orders for review by the nurse manager or her designee.
 

Resident Medical Records:
*Files resident information accurately and timely, and maintains medical record in an orderly neat fashion. *Thins current medical record as per policy.
*Assembles discharge medical records and forwards to Health Information.
*Assists in getting residents to activities and assigned areas as scheduled.  

Staff Scheduling/Time Keeping:
*Scheduling of the nursing department staff, preparation of the nursing staff schedule according to the budget with the assistance of the nurse managers and supervisors.
*Tracking absenteeism and tardiness, reports given to the nurse managers.
*Schedules vacation and holiday time according to Highland health system and the Highlands Living Center protocols.
*Follows all policies regarding nursing staff attendance, time off, calling in and absences.

We offer competitive pay and great opportunity for professional growth and stability!
AMAZING BENEFIT Package!

  • Shift Differentials
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Medical /Dental/Life/Vision Insurance- Best in region!
  • Paid Vacations
  • 8 Paid Holiday’s
  • NYS Sick Time
  • 403 (b) Retirement Plan with company match!
  • Warm and friendly environment
  • Daily, Monthly Staff recognition & appreciation events!
  • Free membership to Health & Wellness Center (Pool & Workout Center)
  • And, so much more!!

Requirements:
Education & Experience:  

High School Diploma or equivalent. One year secretarial experience in healthcare. Medical terminology background and keyboard proficient preferred. Must be able to handle a fast-paced environment where many tasks will be expected to be done at once. Must be able to maintain composure at all times. Prior ERecord experience and/knowledge preferred.

Pay Range: $17.50hr- $23.57hr. (NE)

 

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The Highlands at Pittsford is an equal opportunity employer M/F/Disability/Protected Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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