Unit Secretary
Pay Range: $17.69 – $19.67/hour (plus experience credit)
Earn more with prior experience!
Now Offering a Gas Allowance Benefit for Full- and Part-Time Positions
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Apply today to join the team at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, located in beautiful Lake Placid, NY — home of the 1980 Olympics. We are seeking a highly organized and compassionate Unit Clerk to support our residents and staff. This is a full-time position.
Elderwood at Uihlein at Lake Placid – BenefitsGas Allowance Stipend
Pay-in-Lieu-of-Benefits program for part-time clinical staff (earn up to 16% more)
Newly renovated building
Tuition Assistance Program for clinical career tracks
Shift differentials
Comprehensive benefits package
Employee referral program
Position Overview: Unit ClerkUnit Clerks support the health and well-being of our residents by providing essential administrative and organizational support to the nursing team. This role ensures proper document management, assists with scheduling and inventory, and performs general secretarial duties for the assigned nursing unit.
Responsibilities ResponsibilitiesAudit medical records on the assigned unit for proper order, completeness, and chart maintenance.
Close medical records following hospitalization or permanent discharge.
Perform medical record procedures as directed by the Unit Manager.
Protect the confidentiality and security of all resident information.
Assist the Medical Records Coordinator with preparing Admission/Discharge Summary forms.
Perform secretarial functions, including typing, answering phones, and preparing unit lists.
Distribute mail to residents and staff.
Answer call light signals and assist or redirect as appropriate.
Prepare forms and documents for Medical Records, Treatment Books, Resident Care Planning meetings, and MDS assessments (e.g., aide assignment sheets, ROM/Ambulation Records, skin and behavior records).
Coordinate collection of interdisciplinary information for Discharge Summaries and ensure timely distribution.
Inventory and requisition nursing supplies, treatment materials, and printed forms.
Schedule Podiatry and Dental Consultant appointments; assist with scheduling influenza vaccinations.
Maintain lab report schedules and coordinate necessary lab draws and documentation.
Assist with compiling statistics for monthly nursing reports and annual NYS Department of Health surveys.
Maintain an updated list of physician visits and notify attending physicians of visit requirements.
Photograph residents upon admission and place photo in the Medication Book.
Assist with obtaining room labels for resident rooms.
Qualifications QualificationsMinimum age 16 required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred
Employment Certificate/Permit required where applicable
Office practice skills required
Prior experience in medical records processing preferred but not required
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrated tact, dependability, and a compassionate approach to resident care
Understanding of confidentiality and discretion required
Basic knowledge of medical terminology and common abbreviations
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