Unit Secretary - 8 Hr
About The Position
The Unit Secretary is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care and assists with departmental organizational activities. Facilitates the communication needs of the department. Enters and transcribes physician orders from records (in the absence of CPOE) with notation and signature by nursing staff. Prepares and compiles records in the Perinatal Unit. Completes log book entries as needed. Contacts physician offices, patients and other departments as needed to facilitate patient care in the department. Orders supplies and forms for the unit, prepares and completes each patient chart in a timely manner. Assists nursing staff with restocking of the patient room after patient transfer/discharge. Accurately enters information into the hospital computer systems and the department QS Electronic Medical Record system. Able to assist nursing staff for duties involving indirect patient care.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- BLS certification within 30 days and maintain current
Nice To Haves
- Proficient with medical terminology preferred
- Proficient with Microsoft Office preferred
- Previous experience in an acute care setting or physician’s practice preferred
Responsibilities
- Performs indirect care and assists with departmental organizational activities
- Facilitates the communication needs of the department
- Enters and transcribes physician orders from records (in the absence of CPOE) with notation and signature by nursing staff
- Prepares and compiles records in the Perinatal Unit
- Completes log book entries as needed
- Contacts physician offices, patients and other departments as needed to facilitate patient care in the department
- Orders supplies and forms for the unit, prepares and completes each patient chart in a timely manner
- Assists nursing staff with restocking of the patient room after patient transfer/discharge
- Accurately enters information into the hospital computer systems and the department QS Electronic Medical Record system
- Able to assist nursing staff for duties involving indirect patient care
Benefits
- paid time off
- a 401K retirement plan
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- tuition reimbursement
- voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
