Unit Secretary

Hospice Home Care

Hospice Home Care is currently seeking a Unit Secretary. Unit Secretary work involves standard administrative responsibilities, such as answering phones, making copies, maintaining needed report & greeting visitors. This is a full-time opportunity accompanied by comprehensive benefits including Paid Time Off and 401(k).

* Previous clerical experience-healthcare, preferred
* Reliable transportation and maintain a current driver license in the state and maintain automobile liability insurance
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Be able to work autonomously, and stay organized in a fast-paced, changing environment

* Answer of all income calls, screening and sending to appropriate staff member
* Provide facility tours
* Maintain IPU visitor census report
* Maintain calendar for meetings scheduled in IPU conference room, Annex II conference room & Chapel
* Obtain approval for respite request from administrator, once approved send email to Social Worker and Team Coordinator
* Maintain the respite calendar on a daily basis, and email Social Worker and Team Coordinator 48hrs in advance to confirm dates/times patient will be arriving and leaving, and confirm transport has been arranged if needed
* Create door certificate for Veteran's admitted to the inpatient unit, and hang on patient's door
* Create door name tag for each patient room upon admission to inpatient unit
* Have arm band and blanket ready for all admission to inpatient unit
* Make low census calls to referral sources
* Assures all mail is processed correctly and timely.
* Abides by and demonstrates the company Mission-Vision-Values through both behavior and job performance on a day-to-day basis
* Adheres to and participates in company mandatory HIPPA privacy program/practices and Business Ethics and Compliance programs/practices
* Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned