Unit Secretary Full Time

FT, Monday-Friday 8am to 4:30pm

Unit Secretary

About the Role:
Assists in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the activities occurring in the nursing station by performing clerical and receptionist duties and maintaining the physical environment of the area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide care for the Adult or Geriatric patient, ages 18 years and over.
• Demonstrates and understands the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each patient in all interactions.
• Transcribe and transmit doctor's orders to appropriate areas under supervision of a registered nurse, and confer with team leader regarding scheduling patient's activities and tests.
• Assist physicians to retrieve patient data from medical record.
• Perform clerical functions for the nursing unit within the Unit Secretary’s sphere of responsibility.
• Answer telephone and intercom, take messages, and communicate messages to the appropriate person.
• Assist patients and visitors in nursing unit as needed.
• Prepare dietary requisitions and other forms, and deliver them to the proper department as necessary.
• Perform clerical duties related to the admission, room/bed change, and discharge of patients.
• Order supplies and equipment; receive and place items in their proper storage area.
• Compile new charts, maintain current charts, and enter patient information on the charts and PCP.
• Update PCP information when transcribing physician orders.
• Assist in orientation of new staff to clerical duties of the unit.

Education/Experience:
High School Diploma or GED. Preferred One year secretarial experience, preferably in a medical office or healthcare environment.

Adheres to all components of the Hospital Compliance Plan in performing job duties and reports any violations or suspected violations of the Plan to the Compliance Officer.

• Demonstrates professional conduct and complies with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Adheres to hospital attendance policy as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Complies with measures for preventing exposure to blood borne pathogens.
• Participates in the Hazardous Material Program; hazards include exposure to blood and body fluids, possible communicable diseases, sharp objects and instruments, assorted chemicals and gasses as listed in the Hazardous Materials Program Manual.
• Complies with established Safety and Patient Safety Program practices.
• Performs other incidental and related duties, as required and/or assigned.
• Develops an understanding of responsibilities for recognizing patient abuse and follows policy for making appropriate referrals/interventions.
• Develops an understanding of responsibilities for participation in Performance Improvement activities and participates in such activities.