Unit Secretary
About The Position
The Unit Secretary is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting and facilitates the department’s communication needs. The role is directly accountable to the Director/Manager and indirectly to the Charge Nurse and/or House Supervisor. The Unit Secretary transcribes physician orders when computerized physician order entry and an electronic medical record clinical documentation system are absent, with notation and signature by nursing staff. The role also prepares and compiles patient records, orders unit supplies, prepares and completes patient charts with the forms needed each day, and assists nursing staff with duties involving indirect patient care.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience.
- Effective communication and customer service skills.
- Obtain BLS certification from ARC or AHA within 30 days and maintain current certification.
Nice To Haves
- Medical terminology.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Previous experience in an acute care setting or physician’s practice.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate the communication needs of the department.
- Transcribe physician orders when CPOE and EMR clinical documentation are unavailable, with notation and signature by nursing staff.
- Prepare and compile patient records as appropriate for the unit.
- Order supplies for the unit.
- Prepare and complete each patient’s chart with the forms needed daily.
- Assist nursing staff with duties involving indirect patient care.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- 401K retirement plan.
- Medical coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- 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
