Unit Secretary/ CNA
About The Position
Answer telephone, make appointments and relay messages in a courteous manner at all times. Answer call light in a timely manner. Thins and files any papers pulled from the chart in their respective folders in the Medical Records room. Maintain required forms in the file drawers for the nurse’s use. Prepare consults and monitor for delays or lack of response for scheduling. Prepare charts for the doctors upon their scheduled visits. Keep nurses station orderly at all times. Order supplies from Central Supply for nurses. Responsible for resident lab calendar. Interact with families and visitors assisting when applicable. Perform a monthly audit on each chart to determine what has not been completed. Enter monthly weight into the computer by the designated time. Keep current with State and Federal regulations pertinent to Medical Records. Knowledge of policies and procedures. Assuming a resident care group, transporting resident to appointments, providing ADL care as indicated. Ensure safety of residents by observing and interacting with when needed. Performs other duties as may be assigned that are within the Nursing department’s mission and as situations warrant in meeting the overall needs of the facility. May be assigned to any unit as staffing needs change with short notice. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must have a valid Virginia CNA License
- CPR certification required upon hire or willing to obtain
Responsibilities
- Answer telephone, make appointments and relay messages
- Answer call lights
- File papers
- Maintain required forms
- Prepare consults and monitor for delays or lack of response for scheduling
- Prepare charts for doctors
- Keep nurses station orderly
- Order supplies from Central Supply for nurses
- Responsible for resident lab calendar
- Interact with families and visitors
- Perform a monthly audit on each chart to determine what has not been completed
- Enter monthly weight into the computer
- Keep current with State and Federal regulations pertinent to Medical Records
- Transporting resident to appointments
- Providing ADL care as indicated
- Ensure safety of residents by observing and interacting with when needed
- Performs other duties as may be assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
