Unit Secretary
Job Description
Job Description
The Moorings of Arlington Heights is seeking a dedicated Full Time Unit Secretary for the Skilled Nursing Department. Join the team at The Moorings of Arlington Heights, 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.
$18.76- $26.37 per hour (Salary based on years of experience).
The Moorings of Arlington Heights- Unit Secretary- Full Time - (8am-4pm) – Monday through Friday - Skilled Nursing Department.
Essential Tasks:
- 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.
Qualifications:
- High school graduate.
- Minimum of one year 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.
About Us:
Presbyterian Living is an independent, not-for-profit senior living care organization of Life Planning Communities offering peace of mind through full continuum of care - independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care. We welcome people from all backgrounds at our family of communities that has served the Chicago, Illinois area since 1904. Presbyterian Living proudly serves older adults at Westminster Place and Ten Twenty Grove in Evanston, Lake Forest Place in Lake Forest, and The Moorings in Arlington Heights.
Presbyterian Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.