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Join our award-winning retirement community as a Secretary in our Continuing Care facility!

The Secretary performs secretarial, receptionist, and clerical duties to support the nursing unit and/or assisted care or assisted living facility. This individual may also provide basic secretarial support to QCC.

What we offer:   

• Compensation: $22 - $26 per hour, commensurate with experience

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values

• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options

• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law

• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match

• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age

• Free access to our on-site Team member Health and Well-Being Centers, plus Well-Being programs, tools and resources for you and your immediate family members

• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones

• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

How you will make an impact:

• Maintains charts in proper sequence and thins according to policy            

• Obtains all pertinent information and appropriate paperwork for new admissions and prepares new medical charts

• Works closely with other Unit Secretaries to ensure seamless transfer of residents through Continuing Care

• Schedules resident appointments in a timely manner

• Maintains nurses’ station, including forms, files, drawers, and cabinets in an orderly fashion

• Maintains accurate records of residents’ appointments and work orders

• Uses all equipment safely and correctly; reports malfunctioning equipment promptly

• Responsible for checking and straightening medical supply closet daily

• Answers phone promptly, courteously, and takes accurate phone messages

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What you will need: 

• Demonstrated proficiency with current computer software applications required

• Health Care background / Medical Terminology preferred

• Must be able to effectively communicate with residents and staff

• Strong organization, and problem-solving skills

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Riderwood is a beautiful 120-acre continuing care retirement community in Silver Spring, Maryland. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Riderwood helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law