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Presbyterian Living · 1 day ago

Unit Secretary

Arlington Heights, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$18.76/hr - $26.37/hr

1+ years exp

Presbyterian Living is an independent, non-profit senior living care organization offering a full continuum of care. They are seeking a dedicated Full Time Unit Secretary for the Skilled Nursing Department to handle clerical responsibilities, manage patient records, and assist nursing staff as needed.

Assisted Living

Responsibilities

This position floats between nursing units and carries a pager to be contacted by unit staff when there is a need for unit secretary services

Handles telephone communications, takes action or delivers messages as necessary

Assumes responsibility for special projects as assigned by nurse

This includes but is not limited to initiating and participating in activities on an 'as needed' basis

Handles clerical responsibilities associated with admissions and discharges and notifies appropriate departments

Takes photographs of residents at admission for MAR and those at risk for wandering

Prepares and keeps current activity boards and other logs as assigned

Maintains patient records, compiles new charts, thins charts as needed and insures adequate supply of chart forms and admission packets

Dismantles current charts of discharged patients and dispatches closed out charts to Medical Records Dept

Schedules appointments for residents, completes required forms, and arranges for transportation as needed

Maintains listing of patients’ schedules for therapies and clinic appointments

Orders supplies for nursing units, i.e. medical, food, kitchen, and general supplies

Stores items received from storeroom in proper storage area

Is aware of Presbyterian Living Corporate Compliance policies including those having to do with confidentiality and security of information, and concern for the well-being of residents and patients. Demonstrates behaviors and completes work in a manner consistent with these policies

Qualification

Secretarial experienceClerical experienceCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

High school graduate

Minimum of one year experience

Secretarial or clerical experience

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental & Vision Plans.

Paid Time Off (PTO): With rollover and sellback options.

Retirement Savings: 403(b) with employer match.

Disability Coverage: Long-term and short-term plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support services.

Continuing Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs.

Life Insurance: Multiple coverage options to protect loved ones.

Commuter Benefits: public transportation and mileage reimbursement.

Pet Insurance: Coverage for pet’s health and wellbeing.

Chaplain Counseling: Onsite 24/7 availability for spiritual and emotional support.

Wellhub: Gym benefit for fitness and health.

Onsite Fitness Centers: Convenient access to gym facilities.

Employee Engagement: Organize events to build community.

Financial Counseling: Professional advice for financial wellbeing.

Mentorship Program: Guidance and career development.

Company

Presbyterian Living

At Presbyterian Living, our team members are the heart and soul of our organization! Together, we create fulfilling, comfortable, and worry-free environments for our community members.

Founded in 1904

Skokie, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees