Unit Secretary (Full-Time)

North Westchester Restorative Therapy and Nsg•Mohegan Lake, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

North Westchester Restorative Therapy and Nursing has an opportunity for a Full-Time Unit Secretary. This role is urgently hiring and offers excellent benefits. The Unit Clerk performs all non-nursing duties as assigned by the Nursing Unit Director and ensures the proper flow of unit matters. Hospital or Skilled Nursing experience is preferred.

Requirements

Must have a high school education and an interest in the medical field.
Experience in dealing with the general public
Ability to communicate with the Director of Nursing, Nursing Unit Director and staff nurses
Knowledge of medical terminology
Proficient in Microsoft Programs including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, & Word
Experience with Medicaid

Nice To Haves

Hospital or Skilled Nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs all non-nursing duties at the desk as assigned by the Nursing Unit Director.
Handles all telephone calls to the unit and routes them to the proper person.
Files all paperwork in resident’s clinical records (as directed by Nursing Unit Director).
Makes physician appointments and sets up transportation as needed, calls for x-rays, consultations as directed by Nursing Unit Director.
Completes lab requests.
Responsible for any other paperwork as directed by Nursing Unit Director.
Use and disclosure of PHI to the minimum necessary to accomplish the intended purpose and is consistent with professional judgment and standards.
Any other duties as assigned.
Attends all annual mandatory in-services