Unit Secretary - FT Days
About The Position
At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career. Northern Dutchess Hospital is an 84-bed hospital located in picturesque Rhinebeck, New York. We are leaders in the Hudson Valley for maternity and orthopedic excellence and provide award-winning care in a wide range of specialties, from cancer and heart disease prevention to bariatric surgery and healthy aging services. Our accolades include the following: The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety U.S. News & World Report - High performance in knee replacement Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) - 5 Star Rating At Northern Dutchess Hospital, we pride ourselves on a culture of collaboration and teamwork, where every voice is valued and contributes to our shared success. When you step through our doors, you will feel a warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our staff is friendly, dedicated and deeply committed to the well-being of our patients and each other’s success. Summary of Job Purpose: Provides clerical, receptionist and communication services for the Unit. Population served based on scope of services in the department.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Basic computer skills.
- Excellent Customer Service skills.
- Ability to multi task.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively and process information between the health care team, the patient and family/SO.
- Assists RNs to coordinate activities in the preparation of the patient record to ensure accuracy and completeness. Start assembly of charts the day prior to the surgery date.
- Prioritizes, organizes, receives and collates pertinent data on the patient chart.
- Generates patient computer labels and affixes to endo, pain management and minor procedures charts for the next day. Maintains packets.
- Acknowledge patient arrivals, escort to bed area and notify the nurse.
- Demonstrates the ability to perform appropriate computer skills. Proficient with Stat Schedules and Cerner order entry and results review.
- Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor).
- Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
- Performs other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
