Unit Secretary - Inpatient Acute Rehab
About The Position
The Unit Secretary is directly accountable to the Director/Manager, and indirectly to the Charge Nurse, and/or House Supervisor. The Unit Secretary is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting. Facilitates the communication needs of the department. Transcribes physician orders from records (in the absence of CPOE and EMR clinical documentation system) with notation and signature by nursing staff. Prepares and complies records on the Emergency Room. Orders supplies for the unit, prepares, and completes each patient’s chart for necessary forms needed daily. Able to assist nursing staff for duties involving indirect patient care.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience required.
- BLS certification (ARC or AHA) within 30 days and maintain current
- Effective communication and customer service skills
Nice To Haves
- Medical terminology preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office preferred
- Previous experience in an acute care setting or physician’s practice preferred
Responsibilities
- Facilitates the communication needs of the department.
- Transcribes physician orders from records (in the absence of CPOE and EMR clinical documentation system) with notation and signature by nursing staff.
- Prepares and complies records on the Emergency Room.
- Orders supplies for the unit, prepares, and completes each patient’s chart for necessary forms needed daily.
- Able to assist nursing staff for duties involving indirect patient care.
Benefits
- paid time off
- a 401K retirement plan
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- tuition reimbursement
- many more voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
