Ward Clerk / Unit Secretary - Nightingale Nursing and Rehab Center

 Unit Secretary/Unit Clerk

Nightingale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Life Unit Secretary/Unit Clerk. Nightingale Nursing and Rehab Center, under new management, is a Long-Term Care facility that is newly renovated and provides quality care to our residents. Join a growing team of successful, happy caregivers and see why this opportunity at Nightingale Nursing and Rehab Center is right for you.

The purpose of this position is to assist in providing clerical support to unit staff and resident families in an efficient manner, in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be directed by the administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

Educational Requirements/Experience

·         High School Diploma or GED required

·         Microsoft Office proficient

·         Some knowledge of medical records and terminology

·         Must have at least 3 months experience in a clerical position, or successfully completed a secretarial science program from an accredited program/college

Duties are varied and include:

·         Maintain digital and paper medical records/files

·         Offer excellent customer service to residents, family, visitors

• Prepare and set up for all new admissions and update information as needed.
• Logs all admissions, discharges, and transfers of residents.
• Schedule appointments.
• Review all monthly vital signs for completeness and documents in the chart.
• Arrange storage of supplies in a neat and orderly fashion on unit.
• Pick up mail from the mailbox for both units.
• Order office supplies and maintain par level.
• Answer the phone on the unit. Takes messages accurately and transcribes legibly.
• Be available to the unit managers when necessary.
• Work cooperatively with the Nightingale team
• Compassionate toward the senior population