Unit Secretary - Cardiac Care

Piedmont Healthcare•Snellville, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Unit Secretary - Cardiac Care Unit Full Time Days Schedule is 3 x 12 hour shifts per week 7a-7p, every other weekend requirement Hospital Unit Secretary exp HIGHLY preferred Piedmont Eastside - Snellville, GA Cardiac Care Unit: This 18-bed cardiac unit specializes in the care of both cardiac and vascular patients. The typical patient population found in the CCU includes but is not limited to patient's with diagnosis of chest pain, cardiac dysrhythmias, CHF exacerbation, hypertensive emergency, pulmonary embolism and/or DVT, and patient's that have had AAA repair and carotid endarterectomy. Our unit is an intermediate/step down unit. Our nursing staff work closely with both our cardiology and vascular teams to ensure exceptional care for our patients. If you are interested in working with a knowledgeable and close-knit group of healthcare professionals, then the Cardiac Care Unit is the place for you! Responsibilities RESPONSIBLE FOR: Under the direction of the RN, Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager or designee the unit secretary will perform clerical and receptionist duties while providing quality customer service. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Conducts the clerical transactions necessary to help facilitate the movement of the patient through the organization and beyond. 2. Acts as a resource to staff for clerical procedures and provides orientation to the secretary role as well as computer functions to all levels of staff. 3. Responsible for ordering and maintaining an adequate inventory of forms and supplies. 4. Coordinates volunteers/auxiliary deployment on the unit. 5. Makes rounds at shift change, auditing white boards and updating as necessary. 6. Performs discharge phone calls in a confidential manner, while auxiliary is covering the desk. 7. Responsible for assigning, tracking, and cleaning telemetry transmitters on the unit(s.) 8. Responsible for assigning, tracking, and updating phones on the unit(s). 9. Ensures all records are complete and kept secure following HIM and HIPPA guidelines; restraint data collection. 10. Maintains confidentiality while acting as a receptionist on the unit. 11. Screens and refers all incoming calls and visitors to ensure that accurate and timely communication is facilitated and that the hospital is presented in a positive manner. 12. Maintains and organizes bulletin boards in the department. Ensures that staff lounge areas are clean, tidy, and organized. 13. Sets up call system for patient care assignments and ensures that phones are functioning properly 14. Act as a care partner provide comfort rounds (contact with family during crisis)- answering questions, providing blankets & snacks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES -Strong computer skills -Effective Communication Skills -Independent Judgment and Initiative -Ability to handle stressful environments Disclaimer The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classifi

Requirements

Strong computer skills
Effective Communication Skills
Independent Judgment and Initiative
Ability to handle stressful environments
H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
No experience required Required

Nice To Haves

1 year of related hospital experience Preferred
Successful completion of Medical Terminology course Preferred

Responsibilities

Conducts the clerical transactions necessary to help facilitate the movement of the patient through the organization and beyond.
Acts as a resource to staff for clerical procedures and provides orientation to the secretary role as well as computer functions to all levels of staff.
Responsible for ordering and maintaining an adequate inventory of forms and supplies.
Coordinates volunteers/auxiliary deployment on the unit.
Makes rounds at shift change, auditing white boards and updating as necessary.
Performs discharge phone calls in a confidential manner, while auxiliary is covering the desk.
Responsible for assigning, tracking, and cleaning telemetry transmitters on the unit(s.)
Responsible for assigning, tracking, and updating phones on the unit(s).
Ensures all records are complete and kept secure following HIM and HIPPA guidelines; restraint data collection.
Maintains confidentiality while acting as a receptionist on the unit.
Screens and refers all incoming calls and visitors to ensure that accurate and timely communication is facilitated and that the hospital is presented in a positive manner.
Maintains and organizes bulletin boards in the department. Ensures that staff lounge areas are clean, tidy, and organized.
Sets up call system for patient care assignments and ensures that phones are functioning properly
Act as a care partner provide comfort rounds (contact with family during crisis)- answering questions, providing blankets & snacks.