Unit Secretary II (Eves & Nights) part time

Nuvance Health•Norwalk, CT

26d•$17 - $28

About The Position

Rotating evenings 3p-11p and nights 11p-7a; every other weekend and holidays. The pay is based on years of experience and starts at $17.50 plus shift differentials. At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career. Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, and we provide advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care. Our accolades include the following: The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety Healthgrades - America's 50 Best Hospitals U.S. News & World Report - high performance in heart failure treatment At Norwalk Hospital, we prioritize the health and well-being of our team, fostering a friendly and supportive culture where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of what we do. From the moment you step through our doors, you'll experience a sense of community that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our employees feel a deep connection here because we're not just part of the community - we are its center. Summary: To provide a combination of secretarial, computer data entry, reception and clerical duties at the direction of the Administrative Nurse Manager or Designee.

Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent.
Two years previous secretarial/computer experience required with Windows based computer system.
Hospital or other health care setting experience.
Has completed formal Medical Terminology course.

Nice To Haves

Overall performance rating of 3 or higher
Requires a 3.5 or higher rating for Hospital-wide Competency of "Customer Service".
Knowledge and experience in order to train and orient other unit secretaries
Must possess the ability to multitask and perform duties under constantly changing priorities.

Responsibilities

Transcribes Physician's Orders in an accurate and timely manner according to Norwallk Hospital's Policies and Procedures; Initiates or updates appropriate patient information in the Chart Review Conservation of the computer system where appropriate. Reviews data in Chart Review on a daily basis and eliminates any non-current data, according to unit standard; Notifies appropriate personnel of STAT orders. Accesses lab values when requested. Calls department for facilitation of transcribed orders when appropriate; Acts as an SME for all staff on the unit.
Prepares, maintains and forwards records in an accurate and timely manner; Replenishes and reviews records on a daily basis, according to unit procedures. Files all reports in the correct patient's records daily; Prepares records for admission, transfer, surgery, procedures, discharge and expiration. Delivers expiration records to Admitting, immediately. Record Maintenance Criteria D: Processes discharge records according to standard chart order.
Communication Criteria A: Communicates effectively and courteously with patients, visitors, and coworkers within the scope of his/her responsibilities. Identifies unit and self when answering phone. Communication Criteria B: Uses a Windows-based computer system competently. Communication Criteria C: Assists the RN in care delivery by providing accurate and timely processing of communications. Relays information to appropriate person in a timely manner.
Occupational and Personal Responsibilites Criteria A: Demonstrates compliance with identified policies and procedures in carrying out unit assignments i.e., postings, work sheets, maintenance of data and knowledge of medical terminology. Occupational and Personal Responsibilites Criteria B: Demonstrates flexibility in floating to other units. Occupational and Personal Responsibilites Criteria C: Maintains neat and orderly appearance and environment. Occupational and Personal Responsibilites Criteria D: Completes all competency's and annual requirements as established by the Nurse Manager. Maintains personal Educational Record.
Equipment and Supplies Criteria A: Monitors, orders and oversees maintenance of equipment and supplies in a proper, orderly and cost-effective manner. Equipment and Supplies Criteria B: Enters and renews chargeable items/services into computer system for patient care correctly. Equipment and Supplies Criteria C: Contacts appropriate departments as directed by Manager/designee, for needed services on nursing unit.
Policy and Procedure Criteria A: Receives patient posting and assists in room assignments as necessary. Policy and Procedure Criteria B: Updates and maintains Unit Secretary Worksheets where appropriate. Policy and Procedure Criteria C: Assists in QA studies as assigned by the Nurse Manager/designee. Policy and Procedure Criteria D: Maintains and updates telephone listings.
Unit Rounds Criteria A: Checks all patient's line of vision, and/or identification bands and bed tags per unit standards. Unit Rounds Criteria B: Sorts and delivers patient mail when received. Unit Rounds Criteria C: Respects patients privacy.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

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