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Wellness Secretary

Country Meadows Retirement Communities, Kingston, PA, United States


Wellness Secretary

The Wellness Secretary provides clerical support to the Director of Nursing and the nursing team by tracking recurring tasks, maintaining files, scheduling appointments, reordering supplies, communicating with medical offices and other health services agencies. They assist with medical orders, pharmacy and medication related details with nurse oversight. We are located in the Wyomissing (Reading) area.
Current Opportunity: Full Time 8:00-4:00
Position pays $18-$19/hour based on applicable experience
Our investment in you:
Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn more based on experience
Length of service bonus awards
PayActiv On-Demand Pay Work today, get paid tomorrow
Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield for medical
Excellent vision and dental
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Generous paid time off and roll over of unused time
Paid holidays including your birthday and a Personal Day of Meaning
Supplemental life insurance
Company-paid short-term disability
Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans
Family and medical leave
Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
Wellness reimbursement incentives
$2 meals on our campuses including a main dish, a side, drink and dessert
Our support for you:
Family-owned, private company based in Hershey, Pa.
Direct access to your supervisory team
Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement
On-the-job training and continuing education
Employee assistance program for you and your family
Co-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need)
Helping Hand interest-free loans
Wellness Secretary Responsibilities:
Handles telephone calls directing them to the appropriate person or level of service.
Assists nursing team with physician orders review and ensures that the nurse reviews and counter-signs all physician orders in a timely manner.
Compares physician's orders with QuickMAR, makes corrections and follows up with pharmacy as needed to ensure accuracy.
Calls physician offices to request routine needs, resolve confusion and schedule appointments (including health visits in the facility)
Prepares Physician Office Visit paperwork.
Tracks due dates for nursing documentation and prepares documentation packets on appropriate residents.
Wellness Secretary Requirements:
Medical office assistant certification or be able to complete a Country Meadows training program.
Demonstrates good organization skills, flexibility and ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting.
Demonstrates effective communication and customer service skills.
Computer knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and e-mail. Willingness and ability to learn QuickMAR computer software.
High school diploma or GED
Have the ability to understand and speak English at a level which allows the safe, efficient performance of the job.
About Country Meadows:
We have over 2500 co-workers who are serving our residents with meaning, thriving with purpose and leading our company with innovation! We have been serving seniors for over 30 years, and we invite you to join our vision for making lives better.
This position is located at our Wyomissing campus, in the Reading area.
EOE
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.