Job Description
When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together. Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 8th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of. COMMUNITY NAME Brighton Gardens of Edison
Job ID 2025-231929
JOB OVERVIEW The Clerk / Skilled Nursing Concierge is often the initial contact and first impression that many people have of the Skilled Nursing Center in Sunrise Senior Living. The Clerk / Skilled Nursing Concierge is responsible for clerical duties that support the Skilled Nursing Center's operations to include but not limited to maintaining medical records system and filing. Responsible for demonstrating the Mission for Sunrise Senior Living, "to champion quality of life for all seniors" in accordance with federal, state and local standards and regulations and Sunrise Senior Living policies to promote the highest degree of quality care and services to our guests/residents.
RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS Essential Duties Part-time 3:30PM-8:30PM
Monday- Friday
As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows:
Concierge Skilled Nursing Duties - Oversees the Skilled Nursing Center entry area for visitors, families and guests/residents, extends a warm welcome and greeting.
- Serves as the telephone receptionist for the Skilled Nursing Center while meeting and/or exceeding hospitality and quality service standards.
- Takes complete messages with pertinent information (name, number, message) as appropriate and communicates messages to the intended recipient.
- Assists guests/residents, families, visitors, physicians and Skilled Nursing team members as requested with information, supplies, records and messages.
- Performs clerical duties for the Skilled Nursing Center.
- Documents monthly physician orders on guest's/resident's chart.
- Maintains nurses stations including forms, files, drawers and cabinets.
- Sends get well cards to residents in the hospital.
- Orders Memory Flower for any residents that have passed away.
- Sends sympathy cards to families and/or responsible parties as needed.
Record Keeping - Maintains complete and accurate medical records in compliance with Sunrise Senior Living, Federal, State/Provincial, Local regulations and regulatory agencies and the standards of excellence promoted by the American Medical Records Association.
- Ensures proper admissions documentation per admission procedures.
- Assembles and completes all new charts with guest/resident assigned medical records number, name, physician's name and/or other information pertinent to the guest/resident.
- Maintains guest/resident charts according to Records Procedure Manual to meet regulations and to ensure ease of handling.
- Establishes and maintains a chart alphabetical filing system for both current and discharged guests/residents in the medical records office.
- Manages discharged guest's/resident's charts as outlined in Medical Records Procedures Manual; monitors for incomplete records or notes; notifies the Skilled Nursing Administrator or any deficiencies.
- Completes all necessary information in the Death Registry when a resident expires.
- Provides Administration and Nursing leaders with statistical compilation of data as required.
Risk Management and Safety - Partners with community team to ensure community is in compliance with national/provincial regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety requirements and promotion of Risk Management programs and policies; adherence to safety rules and regulations.
- Practices safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equip (PPE), fire extinguishers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Lockout Tagout procedures.
- Identifies potential hazards and maintains a safe environment for guests/residents and fellow team members.
- Adheres to universal care precautions and all other infection control guidelines.
- Demonstrates knowledge of emergency policy and procedures.
Guest/Resident, Family and Visitor Relations - Responds to guest/resident, family, visitor's inquiries, concerns in a timely and professional manner using the Problem Resolution process.
- Communicates and assists other skilled nursing team members to accomplish guest/resident care plans.
- Maintains and protects the confidentiality of guest/resident information.
Training, and Contributing to Team Success - Participates actively as a member of a team and committed to working toward team goals.
- Demonstrates in daily interactions with others, our Team Member Credo.
- Commits to serving our guests/residents and visitors through our Principles of Service.
- Contributes in the overall engagement programs and processes (customer and team member engagement) including participating in the team member engagement survey and engagement improvement planning workshops.
- Attends regular meetings; Town Hall, Department Team Meetings, Cross Over, and others as directed by the Supervisor / Department Coordinator.
- Participates in annual in-service as set forth by federal and state/provincial regulations.
- Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies - Building Customer Loyalty
- Building Trust
- Communication
- Contributing to Team Success
- Managing Work (includes Time Management)
- Planning and Organizing
- Quality Orientation
- Stress Tolerance
- Technical / Professional Knowledge
Experience and Qualifications - High School degree / GED required
- Proven customer service experience and skills preferably in a skilled nursing / long term care environment
- Experience in medical records system preferred
- Ability to handle multiple priorities
- Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication
- Demonstrates good organizational, time management skills and follow through skills
- Possess accurate record keeping skills
- Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills
- Demonstration of proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) and Sunrise applications with the ability to learn new applications
- As applicable, all Sunrise team members who drive a Sunrise vehicle must sign the Driver job description and understand the key essential duties for safety and regulatory compliance
ABOUT SUNRISE Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals - at work and in your life.
We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
- Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
- myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
- Tuition Reimbursement
- In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee's position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
- Some benefits have eligibility requirements
Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work® PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members to be one of its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is conditioned on completing and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Tuberculosis Test, Physical Evaluation). Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination is only required to the extent mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.
COMPENSATION DISCLAIMER Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses (where applicable).
Sunrise Senior Living
Job Tags
Part time, Work at office, Local area, Shift work, Monday to Friday,