Unit Secretary Unit Coordinator Cath Lab FT Days

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Coordinator/Secretary coordinates activities among nursing staff, patients, physicians, other hospital departments, and visitors through communication and the management of supplies and equipment. The role also performs general receptionist and clerical duties to support the efficient functioning of the nursing unit. This position is in the Cardiac Catheterization department at South Shore Health.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately.
Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

Provide courteous, compassionate assistance to patients and families, answer questions or direct them to someone who can, and serve as a resource to nursing staff, clinicians, and support services.
Use required departmental software and other technology, including Lotus Notes for email, learning management, and applicable resources.
Scan necessary orders to Pharmacy, alert nurses to STAT orders, and review and follow up on CPOE orders and order entry in accordance with SSH policy and procedure.
Keep bed track and PCS systems up to date; book appointments through central scheduling; accurately and promptly enter discharge disposition; and fax discharge paperwork and medication reconciliation to appropriate providers.
Print, review, and inquire about unit reports; file reports in patient charts; complete daily chart audits and shift-to-shift reports; and perform shift rounds to check precaution-room information.
Order supplies from Stores, other departments, or outside vendors in collaboration with the Operations Supervisor, and help maintain or change par levels.
Support a safe environment by understanding responsibilities during hospital codes and emergencies, maintaining regulatory compliance in the unit environment, following hand-hygiene and universal-precaution guidelines, using and disposing of protective equipment and hazardous materials appropriately, and knowing how to access MSDS sheets.
Precept new employees; demonstrate dependability and flexibility with scheduling needs; use critical thinking and problem-solving; communicate through the chain of command; and stay informed about changes to hospital policies, procedures, and equipment.
Follow applicable legal, regulatory, ethical, privacy, security, and compliance policies; report potential compliance issues; and complete mandatory education.
Respect patient and family values, preferences, and needs; include families in care as preferred by the patient; and consider age and cultural needs, using resources such as interpreter services where appropriate.