UNIT SECRETARY, PART TIME WEEKENDS

Catholic Health Services • Miami, FL

367d • $15

About The Position

The Secretary, Unit performs all clerical and receptionist duties under the supervision of a licensed nurse on a specific nursing unit and under the management of the Director, Nursing Services or designee. This position requires working on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30 am to 5 pm.

Requirements

• Clear and Active Certified Nursing Assistant certification to practice in the state of Florida preferred
• CPR certification
• 1 year experience preferred
• Must have knowledge of computer office software
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language

Responsibilities

• Performs receptionist and clerical duties on the unit.
• Orders necessary secretarial/office supplies and forms to maintain functional, organized nursing station.
• Greets and assists patients and/or residents, visitors, family members, physicians, and other staff looking for assistance.
• Coordinates delivery of all necessary Durable Medical Equipment (DME) as ordered by physician and/or Nursing Manager.
• Schedules appointments and transportation for residents and/or patients as ordered by physician and/or Nursing Manager.
• Communicates with family members as necessary for upcoming patient and/or resident appointments.
• Assembles/dissembles medical charts for all patients and/or residents upon admission, transfer and/or discharge.
• Forwards completed dissembled charts of discharged patients to the HIM Department.
• Thins current medical records charts according to established policy and forwards to HIM Department if applicable.
• Prepares laboratory, radiology and other diagnostic requisitions according to physician orders.
• Places calls to physicians' offices and to other departments as requested by nursing management.
• Ensures that each resident has all required resident identification materials within 24 hours of admission.
• Keeps nursing station clean and clutter free.
• Communicates any problems or concerns to the Manager, Nurse or designee in a timely fashion.
• Maintains flexibility in assignment changes due to census fluctuation.
• Floats to other units as assigned to meet patient and/or resident care needs.
• Provides orientation to new employees as needed.
• Maintains required license, certifications and mandatory skill updates.
• Complies with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Salary of $15.00

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees