Unit Secretary Job at Uihlein SNF in Village of Lake Placid

Overview

Unit Secretary

Salary: $17.34 - $19.34 / hour

The position is located in Lake Placid, NY. Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid is looking for an organized and compassionate Unit Clerk to make a difference in the lives of our staff and residents. We are looking to fill our FULL-TIME position.

Overview: Unit Clerk position overview and responsibilities are to provide administrative support on the unit, coordinate document placement in Medical Records, perform secretarial duties, and assist with inventory, requisitioning of supplies, and scheduling of appointments, labs, or other diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Audit Medical Records of residents on the assigned unit for proper order, completeness, and chart maintenance.
• Close Medical Records following hospitalization or permanent discharge of the resident.
• Perform other medical record procedures under the direction of the Unit Manager.
• Uphold all rules pertaining to protection, safekeeping and confidentiality of information regarding residents.
• Assist Medical Records Coordinator with preparation of Admission/Discharge Summary form.
• Type organizational lists and perform other secretarial functions for the unit, such as answering phones.
• Distribute mail to residents and staff of the unit.
• Answer call lights signals, direct or assist as appropriate.
• Coordinate the preparation of forms and documents for Medical Records and Treatment Books, Resident Care Planning meetings, and MDS assessments, including aide assignment sheets, ROM/Ambulation Records, skin and behavior records.
• Coordinate obtaining information from all disciplines for Inter-disciplinary Discharge Summary, and send information to appropriate destination in a timely manner.
• Inventory and requisition supplies needed on the nursing unit, including nursing treatment supplies and printing of forms.
• Schedule Podiatry and Dental Consultant appointments for residents; assist with scheduling influenza vaccinations, if applicable.
• Maintain lab report schedule for admission, routine and annual requirements or special needs of residents; complete forms and schedule lab draws.
• Assist with obtaining statistics for nursing monthly report and for New York State Health Department annual survey.
• Maintain an up-to-date listing of physician visits and notify Attending Physicians of due dates for visits as required.
• Photograph residents upon admission and place their picture in the Medication Book.
• Assist with obtaining room labels for resident rooms.

Base wages increase with experience!

Qualifications

• Unit Clerk Qualifications:
• Minimum of 16 years of age required; HS diploma or equivalent preferred
• Employment Certificate/Permit required for applicable individuals
• Office practice skills necessary
• Knowledge of medical records processing preferred but not required
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work required
• Personal qualities of tact and dependability, caring and compassionate attitude toward residents
• Understanding of need for confidentiality and discretion in processing information about residents
• Basic understanding of medical terminology and accepted abbreviations

Elderwood expects all current and new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination. Employees may request a medical exemption from vaccination.

Benefits

• Gas Allowance Stipend
• Pay in lieu of benefits program for part time clinical staff - ask us how to earn 16% more!
• Newly renovated building
• Increased Tuition Assistance Program for Clinical Tracks
• Shift Differentials
• Full Benefits Package
• Employee referral program

Location

This position is located in Lake Placid, NY. Home of the 1980 Olympics!

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other status protected by law.