Unit Secretary/Medical Records - Full-Time-Evening Shift

An Exciting Opportunity at Ginger Cove!

Ginger Cove is a premier life-care retirement community dedicated to providing each member of the community exceptional quality, comfort and care. Our vibrant, CARF International accredited community nurtures every aspect of our resident’s well-being.

Full-Time - 40 hours a week-Evening Shift

Ginger Cove is currently seeking a Full-Time Unit Secretary (2:45PM-11:15PM; Schedule includes every other weekend) to support our Health Center Department.

The Unit Secretary is responsible for working in accordance with established policies and procedures and/or specific instructions from the Clinical Manager. Operates communication systems including multi-lined telephone, patient call system, walkie-talkie, and computer to facilitate safe, quality resident care. Performs various clerical duties to support efficient operation of the Health Center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates all activities at the nurse’s station by directing visitors to the proper room; answers questions and/or directs to proper authority for assistance.
• Carefully observes Health Center residents to ensure their safety.
• Answers calls from Health Center residents and directs Nurse/GNA into rooms as needed.
• Monitors telephones from apartment residents, fire panel, and walkie-talkies. Monitor emergency equipment.
• Answers telephone calls from outside lines. Answers questions to best of ability and/or refer telephone to Nurse.
• Updates in-house physician consultation list.
• Updates admission and discharge log.
• Updates monthly charge books.
• Prepares medical records for audit.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• Knowledge and experience working with senior communities in a long-term care facility.
• Experience caring for residents with Alzheimer’s and/or dementia.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting, providing excellent service delivery to residents, families, and staff.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills.
• Must present self in a professional manner.
• Must possess concern, responsiveness, and tact when dealing with colleagues, guests, residents and their families.
• Must be able to work collaboratively with others to help colleagues to achieve respective goals for creating wellness opportunities and experiences for our residents.

BENEFIT, BONUS AND INCENTIVE PROGRAMS:
The Ginger Cove community offers you the opportunity to be part of a winning team with many benefits:

• Full, comprehensive health care plan (medical, dental & vision)- Full-Time Only
• Ancillary benefit options
• Generous retirement plan with matching contributions
• Accrual-based, paid-leave program
• Scholarship program
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Referral bonus program
• Employee recognition incentives

We value staff excellence, resident independence, and business integrity.

If you share our passion for customer service excellence in a friendly, mutually caring