Unit Secretary

Charles E Smith Life Communities•Rockville, MD

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Are you interested in working for a mission-driven organization that continues to grow and is dedicated to providing quality services to its residents? Do you want your next job to offer you the opportunity to serve while allowing you to grow personally and professionally? Explore careers at Charles E. Smith Life Communities! OUR UNIT SECRETARY POSITION The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse in their day-to-day recording and charting of medical or administrative information in accordance with current regulations that govern medical records to ensure that our medical records are maintained in an informative and descriptive manner. The position is also responsible for providing other administrative support to the nursing department. ABOUT CHARLES E. SMITH LIFE COMMUNITIES Charles E. Smith Life Communities (CESLC) is a faith-based nonprofit senior services organization located in Rockville, Maryland, delivering quality care and meaningful life experiences to older adults with dignity and compassion rooted in Jewish values. Our team of over 1,000 members represent a very wide range of cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, and faiths. PEOPLE WHO MATTER Every associate – guided by our values and mission - contributes to our sustained place as a leader and has an important role in our success. Entry level or seasoned, our associates experience the rewards of working for a mission-driven, nonprofit organization committed to creating an engaging community for aging adults. Our team-oriented environment provides exceptional opportunities for personal growth and professional development. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Our total rewards package includes competitive compensation, health benefits through CareFirst BlueCross Blue Shield, a retirement plan, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, credit union, and proximity to public transportation. LOCATION This position is based at Hebrew Home of Greater Washington, our skilled nursing residence, located at 6121 Montrose Road in Rockville, Maryland. SHIFTS & STATUS This is a FULL-TIME position on the DAYLIGHT shift, 7AM to 3PM, Monday thru Friday.

Requirements

Must possess a high school diploma.

Nice To Haves

Certificate of study in medical terminology or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
On-the-job training can be provided in medical records procedures.

Responsibilities

Record medical and administrative information.
Maintain the Daily Census Report and submit to Nurse Manager/Supervisor.
Maintain an up-to-date roster of residents for your assigned unit.
Answer telephone, page calls, deliver messages to residents, etc. as necessary.
Record appropriate resident identification data on designated medical records, wristbands, ID cards, etc. as required.
Transcribe physicians’ orders to medication cards, treatment plans.
Prepare charts for weekly rounds.
Record vital signs and weights on the Interdisciplinary Progress Notes.
Forward new diet orders / changes to Food Services.
Arrange resident appointments and keep nursing service staff informed.
Schedule and requisition lab work and x-rays.
Prepare forms for daily assignment sheets, shower schedules and other unit activities.
Complete necessary medical and administrative records upon the resident’s admission, transfer and/or discharge.
Maintain adequate quantities of forms, materials, supplies and equipment.
Inform nursing service staff of new admissions and prepare chart.
Assist Medical Records Assistant in duties of processing, maintaining, storing and retrieving of medical records.
Handle release of medical record requests as per facility policy.
Identify areas of growth for the unit regarding record keeping to the Nurse Manager.