Wellness Secretary

Country Meadows•Wyomissing, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wellness Secretary provides clerical support to the Director of Nursing and the nursing team by tracking recurring tasks, maintaining files, scheduling appointments, reordering supplies, and communicating with medical offices and other health services agencies. They assist with medical orders, pharmacy and medication related details with nurse oversight. This is a full-time position, 8:00-4:00, located in the Wyomissing (Reading) area. Country Meadows is a family-owned, private company based in Hershey, Pa., serving seniors for over 30 years with over 2500 co-workers.

Requirements

Medical office assistant certification or be able to complete a Country Meadows training program.
Demonstrates good organization skills, flexibility and ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting.
Demonstrates effective communication and customer service skills.
Computer knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and e-mail.
Willingness and ability to learn QuickMAR computer software.
High school diploma or GED
Have the ability to understand and speak English at a level which allows the safe, efficient performance of the job.

Responsibilities

Handles telephone calls directing them to the appropriate person or level of service.
Assists nursing team with physician orders review and ensures that the nurse reviews and counter-signs all physician orders in a timely manner.
Compares physician’s orders with QuickMAR, makes corrections and follows up with pharmacy as needed to ensure accuracy.
Calls physician offices to request routine needs, resolve confusion and schedule appointments (including health visits in the facility)
Prepares Physician Office Visit paperwork.
Tracks due dates for nursing documentation and prepares documentation packets on appropriate residents.