Unit Receptionist

Salary $18.72 / hr - $21.97 / hr Overview

Unit Clerk/ Receptionist

Location: Elderwood at Burlington

98 Starr Farm Road

Burlington, Vermont 05408

Pay Range:$18.72 - $21.97 / hr

At Elderwood at Burlington
, our mission is People Caring for People. Guided by our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care while fostering a supportive environment for our employees. As a Unit Clerk/ Receptionist, you will play a key role in keeping the nursing unit running smoothly by ensuring accurate documentation, coordinating communication, and supporting both clinical and administrative functions that directly impact resident care.

If you're organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting a healthcare team that makes a difference every day, we invite you to apply.

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• Gas Allowance Stipend and Ferry Reimbursement for qualifying commuters
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and supplemental benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous paid time off and holiday package
• Tuition assistance programs
• Employee referral bonus opportunities
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative team environment

Unit Clerks/Receptionist support the health and well-being of residents by providing essential administrative and coordination support to the nursing unit. This role serves as a central communication point for staff, residents, families, and external providers while ensuring accurate documentation and smooth daily operations.

• Maintain and organize resident medical records in compliance with regulatory standards
• Audit charts and ensure documentation accuracy and completeness
• Close medical records following hospitalization or discharge
• Prepare admission and discharge summaries and coordinate required documentation
• Support care planning, MDS processes, and interdisciplinary team meetings
• Schedule resident appointments including labs, consults, dental, podiatry, and other services
• Maintain lab schedules and ensure timely completion of required testing
• Manage unit supplies, forms, and treatment materials through ordering and inventory tracking
• Assist with clerical functions such as typing lists, updating records, and preparing documentation
• Distribute mail and support communication across the unit
• Respond to call lights and direct requests to appropriate staff when needed
• Support resident transport coordination and scheduling of facility van services
• Assist with obtaining statistics and documentation for reports and regulatory surveys
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident information in accordance with HIPAA standards
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and in-service education

• Highly organized and detail-focused
• Calm and reliable in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Strong communicator with staff, residents, and families
• Respectful of confidentiality and resident dignity
• A supportive team player who helps keep operations running smoothly
• Compassionate and service-oriented in all interactions

At Elderwood, our mission is People Caring for People. In this role, you are the behind-the-scenes coordination that helps ensure every resident receives safe, timely, and well-organized care.

Unit Clerk Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates understanding and implementation of regulatory guidelines; audits medical records of individuals and maintains required audit documentation.
• Closes Medical Records following the hospitalization or permanent discharge of the resident.
• Performs…