Unit Secretary

 BIRMINGHAM GREEN   

Nursing Home and Assisted Living Facilities   

Unit Secretary   

Part-time 

 Birmingham Green is a person-centered care focus community located in Manassas, Virginia.  We have been providing high-quality and affordable care for over 90 years.   

For a view into our world, please visit our website at www.birminghamgreen.org.  

SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager, performs clerical, receptionist, and communication duties at the nursing station.  

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

• The ability to push medical record carts, or residents in wheelchairs; the ability to lift trays or charts in excess of 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and move office or nursing supplies in excess of 25 pounds.  
• Ability to speak effectively before residents, visitors, management and co-workers.  
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Minimum Qualifications:   

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).  
• Proficient in use of computer, email and MS Office (Outlook, Excel and Word).  
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Essential Functions:   

• Answers and transfers incoming telephone calls; takes and delivers phone messages.  
• Greets residents, physicians, and public at nursing station.  
• Records name of resident, room number, patient number and name of attending physician on all medical records forms.  
• Updates and keeps charts current regarding certification and renewal of physician's orders.  
• Informs Nurse Manager when physician rounds are due.  
• Copies information (weight, temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) from nurses' TPR register to graphic chart forms.  
• Writes requisitions for laboratory tests and procedures, x-rays, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, and diet changes.  
• Checks stock of supplies on nursing unit and prepares requisitions to maintain established inventories.  
• Accompanies residents to hospital in ambulance. (Occasional­ly)  
• Accompanies residents on doctor's visits.  
• Projects a positive image of the nursing home in dealing with residents, families, co-workers, and the public.  
• Adheres to organization, federal and state regulations and guidelines, including Resident Right.  
• Participates in orientation and training and inservice programs.  
• Controls angry feelings and maintains a calming manner.  
• Assists other staff members as needed within the limits of training.  
• Abides by Nursing Department policies, practices and standards of care.  
• Must be able to lift without restrictions.  
• Other duties as assigned. 

We offer remuneration commensurate with experience. We offer a competitive package of benefits and perks, which includes:     

• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, legal guard plan and pet insurance  
• 23 days paid time off (employees can accrue up to 240 hours of paid time off)  
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Retirement plans through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) – www.varetire.org 
• Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Tuition Reimbursement  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  
• Employee Discounts - LifeMart   
• Employee Discounts - Cafeteria
• Flexible Spending Accounts  

How to Apply   

If you have been thinking about making a change and you want to make the right change in 2021; then this opportunity is for you.   

                                                                                              Birmingham Green   

8605 Centreville Rd.   

Manassas, VA 20110   

Attn: Alice Decker, HR Director   

703-257-6210 - Phone 

  703-257-0811 - Fax  

Be a part of an extraordinary community and an exceptional team.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in Birmingham Green.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled