Unit Secretary

FutureCare•Baltimore, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At FutureCare our Unit Secretary is a solid contributor to the daily operation of the nursing unit. They are skilled in handling clerical and administrative tasks, can multitask, and manage their time effectively. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Nursing and the Nurse Manager, the ideal candidate we seek will promote an organized and positive culture while focusing on delivering the highest standards of excellence in service. Proud to be the only healthcare company in Baltimore to be named a “Top Workplace” for 14 years in a row and recognized in US Newsweek as “Best Nursing Homes”, FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Ability to use discretion in handling confidential information
Ability to interact with others in a considerate, helpful, courteous manner
Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication with all facility staff, residents and visiting family members
Must be professional and present neat appearance in appropriate dress and identification at all times

Nice To Haves

Active GNA certification highly preferred
1 or more year's experience in a skilled nursing facility a plus
Previous experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Assist residents, visitors and staff as appropriate
Answer all incoming calls in a courteous manner, identifying self and Unit
Keeps nurses informed about admissions/discharges and resident related problems
Inform front office of resident activity
Assemble and organize charts for new resident admissions, reinforce pages and maintain proper chart order
File all Lab results, X-Ray reports, etc. in chart accurately daily
On a weekly basis, performs routine chart check for adequacy of chart forms, i.e., nurse’s notes
Prepare discharge charts and arrange for disposition of belongings of discharged and deceased residents
Charts specific resident data per routine, i.e., vital signs, weight
Maintains files for laboratory data
Schedule appointment for diagnostic, lab services and therapeutic activities
Maintains a neat, orderly and safe work area, i.e., desk, charts, corridor
Reports malfunctioning equipment and other safety hazards to charge nurse and maintenance
Keeps unit stocked with medical and office supplies to meet unit needs
Maintains resident identification system, i.e., tags on door, at bedside, resident arm band
Abide by the standards identified in FutureCare’s Statement of Corporate Ethics and the Corporate Compliance Plan