Unit Secretary Technician

Northwell • Bay Shore, NY

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Performs all functions of a Nurse Attendant and Unit Secretary. Performs patient care, operational and clerical duties supporting the nursing unit.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Completion of Nurse Assistant course OR prior experience as a Nursing Attendant OR equivalent, required.
• Ability to lift, turn, position patients, as required.
• Typing 30 wpm and/or data entry skills (80 keystrokes per minute), required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, follow written/oral instructions, and work in diversified settings.

Nice To Haves

• Prior clerical experience, preferred.
• NYS Nurse Attendant certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs all functions of a Nurse Attendant.
• Organizes patient care assignment and sets priorities.
• Communicates routine information to RN during shift (intake, output, etc.).
• Observes and alerts RN to changes in patient status (change in comfort, skin integrity, breathing pattern, etc.)
• Assists RN in providing for patients’ activities of daily living needs.
• Assists RN by performing selected procedures and simple treatments.
• Transports and accompanies patients to various departments, as required.
• Performs post-mortem care and transports body to morgue, as required.
• Maintains patient and non-patient rooms on nursing unit in neat/orderly condition.
• Performs all functions of a Unit Secretary.
• Prepares patient charts and assembles new admission packets.
• Transmits discharge notices to appropriate departments.
• Notifies assigned departments when patients are admitted, discharged, transferred, placed on “condition serious” list, expired, etc.
• Reviews patient charts and related data for accuracy and completeness of information. Ensures required signatures have been obtained.
• Files all hard copy documents in patient charts.
• Assembles discharged patient charts and forwards completed chart to Medical Records within established time interval and hospital guidelines.
• Schedules patients for special tests, consultations, transportation, etc.
• Prepares various records and reports (daily census, staff attendance, etc).
• Distributes mail, packages, and flowers to patients.
• Maintains current and neat bulletin, directory and locator boards for unit.
• Maintains chart areas, desks, files, etc. in a neat and orderly condition.
• Notifies supporting departments of needs/changes on patient unit (i.e. environmental, maintenance, dietary issues).
• Maintains department supply inventory.
• Directs and provides information to visitors.
• Uses appropriate telephone etiquette and knowledge of telephone system to facilitate communication of the patient units.
• Answers intercom, assists visitors and distributes incoming mail. Answers routine questions or refers to appropriate individual for reply.
• Receives and transmits messages accurately and promptly.
• Acts as representative of hospital to patients and visitors and as such is appropriately attired and promotes good public relations.
• Accesses medication delivery and/or medication areas, as authorized, in the performance of required duties, as needed.
• Performs related duties, as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees