Unit Clerk/ Nursing Secretary (Full-time)

Momentum at South Bay for Nursing and Rehab • East Islip, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Momentum at South Bay for Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a Unit Clerk to perform non-nursing duties assigned by the Nursing Unit Director and ensure the proper flow of unit matters. The role handles unit communications, resident clinical paperwork, appointments and transportation arrangements, laboratory requests, and other assigned paperwork and duties. The employee must limit the use and disclosure of protected health information to the minimum necessary for the intended purpose, consistent with professional judgment and standards, and attend all annual mandatory in-services.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, and performed in person. Candidates must have a high school education and an interest in the medical field, along with experience dealing with the general public and the ability to communicate with nursing leadership and staff and work with all departments.

Requirements

• High school education.
• Interest in the medical field.
• Experience dealing with the general public.
• Ability to communicate with the Director of Nursing, Nursing Unit Director, and staff nurses.
• Ability to work with all departments.
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and MAS Medicaid transport.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Organization and filing skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-nursing duties at the desk as assigned by the Nursing Unit Director.
• Handle telephone calls to the unit and route them to the proper person.
• File paperwork in residents’ clinical records as directed by the Nursing Unit Director.
• Make physician appointments and arrange transportation as needed.
• Call for X-rays and consultations as directed by the Nursing Unit Director.
• Complete laboratory requests.
• Handle other paperwork and duties as assigned by the Nursing Unit Director or others.
• Use and disclose protected health information only to the minimum necessary for the intended purpose, consistent with professional judgment and standards.
• Attend all annual mandatory in-services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED