• Job Description

  Req#: UNITS001397

  Westminster Place is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Unit Secretary for the Skilled Nursing Department. Join the team at Westminster Place, a Presbyterian Living community, an independent, non-profit senior living care organization offering full continuum of care from independent and assisted living to skilled nursing and memory care at four luxury retirement communities.

  Starting at $18.76 - $26.37 per hour (Depending on years of experience)

  Full Time (8:00 AM-4:00 PM) Monday through Friday.

  • 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.
  • The Foster Pavilion unit secretary orders name plates for residents’ doors and keeps biographies up to date.
  • 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 Homes 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.

  Qualifications:

  • Minimum of one year work experience.
  • Secretarial or clerical experience.

  Why Choose us?!

  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

  Wellness:

  • 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

  Qualifications

  Behaviors

  Preferred

  Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

  Equal Opportunity Employer
  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

• About the company

  Are you searching for senior living near Chicago? Presbyterian Homes has four senior living communities located in the Chicago suburbs. Learn more!

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