Full Time Receptionist

Job Posting for Full Time Receptionist at Hamilton Arms Center

Receptionist - Full Time

336 S West End Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603

Hamilton Arms Center is currently hiring a Full Time Receptionist/Unit Clerk! Monday-Friday 8a-5p with one weekend requirement a month. We are looking for compassionate and enthusiastic candidates to join our exceptional team!

Benefits of the Receptionist/Unit Clerk:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan
• Core Benefits start the first day of the month following date of hire!
• Generous PTO
• Employee Referral Program
• Industry leading orientation and training with on-going management support
• Employee recognition through various awards and recognition programs

Requirements of the Receptionist/Unit Clerk:

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and nursing practices is preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
• A minimum of a high school education or high school equivalency diploma is required.
• Must successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check and physical / drug screen.
• COVID 19 vaccine required

Responsibilities of the Receptionist/Unit Clerk:

• Welcomes visitors by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.
• Directs visitors by maintaining employee and department directories; giving instructions.
• Maintains security by following procedures; monitoring logbook; issuing visitor badges.
• Maintains telecommunication system by following manufacturer's instructions for house phone and console operation.
• Maintains safe and clean reception area by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Arrange for and make resident appointments for diagnostic and therapeutic services.
• Arrange for transportation, packing residents’ belongings, escorting them to discharge or transfer area, loading, etc., as necessary.
• Record medical and administrative information in accordance with our established charting and documentation policies and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining the Daily Census Report and submit to Nurse Supervisor, LPN, or RN.
• Maintain an up-to-date roster of residents for your assigned unit.
• Fill out resident charge slips and submit to the Business Office.
• Maintain a current listing of emergency phone numbers for your assigned unit.
• Maintain and forward daily tardy and absentee reports to the Staffing Coordinator.
• Record appropriate resident identification data on designated medical records, wristbands, ID cards, etc., as required.
• Transcribe physicians’ orders to care plans, medication cards, treatment plans, etc., as required.
• Report to the Nurse Supervisor, LPN, or RN discrepancies found in transcribing physicians’ orders, diet orders or changes, charting, etc.
• Review medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician’s order, legibility, etc., as directed.
• Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided as well as the resident’s response to the care.
• Record vital signs, as directed.
• Other duties as assigned

We are working around the clock to keep our residents and staff healthy and safe and are following the recommended protocols and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We ensure all employees and residents have the required PPE to protect them from potential exposure during this COVID-19 epidemic. Additionally, Numerous precautions have been implemented in all nursing centers such as temperature and symptom screening, screening all employees, restricting visitors and enhancing cleaning of high touch surfaces.

A team centered culture that supports our values of S.H.A.R.E. (Service, Honesty, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) drive our daily activities with all we interact with.

Take pride in your career and join an organization where your talents will shine! Apply Today!

Hamilton Arms Center is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable Federal, State and Local civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, and protected veteran status.