Unit Secretary

Description

Jewish Home is seeking a unit receptionist who will serve as the first point of contact for residents, families, and visitors. The receptionist is responsible for monitoring call bells, relaying messages, performing clerical duties, scheduling appointments, and ordering unit supplies.

$17.50–$21.33 per hour (may vary based on experience).

Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday.

• High‑school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Responsible, flexible, and self‑motivated.

• Acts as unit receptionist.
• Communicates with residents, families, and visitors.
• Answers call bells and relays messages to nursing staff; responds to requests quickly.
• Looks for opportunities to assist others and goes above and beyond for residents and families.
• Performs various clerical responsibilities.
• Schedules clinical and other resident appointments; assists medical providers with obtaining ordered appointments.
• Orders unit supplies and stores them appropriately.
• Maintains a filing system for forms, reports, etc.
• Schedules and follows up on routine lab work, consultant, and other appointments.
• All other duties as assigned.

One year in a similar role; knowledge and use of computers and software needed; typing accuracy required.

This description is not meant to be an all‑inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of position scope.

Jewish Home is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally‑recognized basis, including veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.