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Dunwoody Village, a highly regarded continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Newtown Square, PA, is seeking an experienced CARE CENTER ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT to join our caring and talented team. 

The health and safety of our team members and residents are our most important priority. With this in mind, we do require that all Dunwoody Village employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. Exemptions based on religious beliefs and qualifying medical reasons will be considered.

Our Care Center Unit is made up of 81 skilled nursing rooms and 81 personal care rooms and the Administrative Assistant serves an integral role in ensuring that operations run smoothly and efficiently. Some of the key essential functions of the position include the following:

• Provides daily support to nurses on assigned units
• Preparing and compiling medical records
• Scheduling appointments and arranging transportation for our residents on our Skilled Nursing units.
• Scanning medical records and documents for the electronic medical record
• Coordinates companions for residents when attending medical appointments.
• Assists our nursing staff with admission and discharge administration
• Serves as a backup receptionist as necessary
• Answers phone at the nursing station and directs calls
• Communicates with resident, families, and appropriate persons for efficient scheduling of appointments 
• Maintains appropriate inventory of forms and supplies as well as nursing units 

Our ideal candidate is best described below:

• A minimum of 2 years of broad clerical/administrative experience in a busy medical setting -- preferably in a CCRC.
• Superb administrative skills with a detail-oriented approach to completing tasks.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office -- including Word. Working knowledge of Point/Click/Care (PCC) is strongly desired.
• Proficiency in medical terminology strongly preferred

Why Dunwoody Village?

• We are a financially stable, self-sustaining, and highly regarded CCRC. We have a 49-year track record of providing exceptional resident care while building a supportive and caring work environment. We hold ourselves to a higher standard of resident care because we do not have to answer to shareholders as in the for-profit CCRC environment. Our employees don't have to worry about being bought out by a larger "chain" CCRC group.
• We are one of the few 5-star rated facilities in the region and we pride ourselves on a standard of providing exceptional care to our residents while maintaining a welcoming/supportive environment for our employees!
• We are easy to get to! Our employees who drive have access to ample free parking and our campus is easily accessible via public transportation from 69th Terminal. Bus Routes 104 and 120 are located directly across the street from our campus.
• Our full-time employees enjoy an extensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription, short-term disability, long-term disability and a 403b retirement plan that includes a generous company match + a year-end discretionary contribution. We also offer PTO, tuition assistance, and semi-annual bonuses.

Qualified candidates should respond to this ad with an updated resume that includes compensation requirements. Applicants may also download and print an application at www.dunwoody.org/careers and click on the word "applications" in blue. Upon completion, it may be submitted via email or faxed to 610-359-4449.

*Due to the anticipated high volume of applicants, we will only contact those who meet the listed requirements. Please no phone calls or emails about the position. *

All offers of position are contingent based upon successful completion of a background check, 2 completed references, COVID-19 vaccination, Influenza record, and drug screen. 

Dunwoody Village is an equal opportunity employer and recognizes the benefits of a diver e workforce. Come join our team today! Learn more about the Dunwoody Difference at www.dunwoody.org!