Wellness Secretary
About The Position
The Wellness Secretary provides clerical support to the Director of Nursing and nursing team. The role tracks recurring tasks, maintains files, schedules appointments, reorders supplies, communicates with medical offices and other health services agencies, and assists with medical orders and pharmacy- and medication-related details under nurse oversight. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pay starts at $18–$19 per hour, with the opportunity to earn more based on experience. Country Meadows is a family-owned private company based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, with over 2,500 co-workers. The company has served seniors for over 30 years and describes its mission as making lives better.
Requirements
- Medical office assistant certification, or the ability to complete a Country Meadows training program.
- Good organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting.
- Effective communication and customer service skills.
- Computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and email.
- Willingness and ability to learn QuickMAR software.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to understand and speak English at a level that allows safe and efficient job performance.
Responsibilities
- Direct telephone calls to the appropriate person or level of service.
- Assist the nursing team with reviewing physician orders and ensure nurses review and countersign all physician orders in a timely manner.
- Compare physician orders with QuickMAR, make corrections, and follow up with the pharmacy as needed to ensure accuracy.
- Call physician offices to request routine needs, resolve confusion, and schedule appointments, including health visits at the facility.
- Prepare Physician Office Visit paperwork.
- Track due dates for nursing documentation and prepare documentation packets for residents.
Benefits
- Length of service bonus awards.
- PayActiv On-Demand Pay.
- Medical coverage through Highmark Blue Shield.
- Vision and dental coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off with rollover of unused time.
- Paid holidays, including the employee's birthday and a Personal Day of Meaning.
- Supplemental life insurance.
- Company-paid short-term disability.
- Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans.
- Family and medical leave.
- Paid bereavement and jury duty leave.
- Wellness reimbursement incentives.
- $2 meals on company campuses, including a main dish, side, drink, and dessert.
- Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement.
- On-the-job training and continuing education.
- Employee assistance program for employees and their families.
- Co-worker Foundation grants for times of need.
- Interest-free Helping Hand loans.
- Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn more based on experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
