Unit Secretary - Detox- Includes Weekend Hours - Eastern Long Island Hospital

Stony Brook University•Greenport, NY

58d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Unit Secretary assists the nursing staffing with indirect patient care activities for all patients from admission to discharge. The Unit Secretary assumes all clerical duties as assigned that support clinical care and a positive patient/family experience. The Unit Secretary is responsible for managing inventory counts, and ordering supplies as needed, track inventory turnover.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous office/clerical skills in a medical setting
Customer Service skills
Must be able to use computer, photocopy and fax machine
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Decision making and judgement required for routing issues/problems
Must have the ability to prioritize job responsibilities to complete the most urgent with a given time frame, promoting interdepartmental organizational flow of information
Must be able to spend the greater portion of the day sitting at a desk and working with continual interruptions, making routine difficult
Professional telephone and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with variety of people
Must be able to maintain/update unit organization
Must be able to respond quickly, communicate orally and use stairs in an emergent situation.
Must be able to walk, carry semi-heavy equipment and reach overhead.
Must be able to communicate orally and in writing with clients or associates.
Must be able to fully participate in Crisis Prevention Training.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree
CNA

Responsibilities

Manage inventory counts.
Maintain data collection and documentation Complete required reports as requested.
Open and distribute mail.
Photocopy and fax as necessary.
Maintain efficient filing system.
Order and maintain floor/office supplies for unit.
Maintain daily patient logbook.
Keep desk equipped and organized.
Keep bulletin boards up-to-date.
Maintain unit calendars.
Assist nurses with the transfer of selected patients.
Assist the nurse with the discharge of selected patients.
Assist in the arrangement for the transportation of patient.
Prepares routine paperwork and sees that all forms are in ample supply.
Prepares chart upon discharge for proper medical record filing.
Checks charts for completed forms; obtain old charts as needed.
Monitor, with other staff, the movement of patients, visitors, hospital staff and any unauthorized personal on and off the unit.
Contact clergy for patients requiring spiritual counsel.
Reposts malfunctioning equipment; completes appropriate work orders.
Notifies housekeeping/engineering of any problems; completes appropriate work orders.