Unit Secretary Emergency Room FT Nights

Saint Francis Hospital • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

St. Francis Hospital Memphis is a 510-bed acute care hospital dedicated to providing high quality, compassionate care to the Mid-South community. As a comprehensive medical center, Saint Francis Hospital Memphis features a broad spectrum of tertiary and acute care, outpatient services and specialty areas including Women's Services, Surgical Services, Bariatric Center of Excellence and Behavioral Health. Other acute care areas include Emergency Room, Critical Care, Med/ Surge and Telemetry.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be familiar with medical terminology, and have experience with the use of a computer.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a Unit Secretary preferred.
• Certification Required: CPR.

Responsibilities

• Records, transmits and/or files written and verbal communications to, from, and within the nursing unit to staff, patients, and physicians.
• Transcribes physicians' orders.
• Schedules and signs patients in and out for surgery, treatments, or tests as indicated.
• Orders and stores unit supplies.
• Makes necessary phone calls for special orders for doctors, patients or nurses.
• Maintains current and orderly chart files; assembles patients' charts for transfers or discharges.
• Answers telephone or intercom; records and relays messages.
• Greets, directs, and instructs visitors as necessary.
• Assist physicians in locating patients' charts and appropriate primary nurse.
• Prepare routine, confidential and/or special reports, documents and records; assists with patient care/quality assurance audits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED