Unit Secretary - Emergency Department - Regular Time (0.75FTE) - Evenings

Mohawk Valley Health System•City of Utica, NY

34d•$18 - $22

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the nurse manager or designee, the Unit Secretary directly supports members of the nursing unit and indirectly supports ancillary departments, physicians, patients, and their families. The role performs clerical and public relations duties and provides non-direct patient care and non-clinical services through accurate, complete management of patient medical records. This is a regular-time position in the Emergency Department at 0.75 FTE, with evening shifts and a 12.5-hour shift length.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a secretarial certification course or equivalent experience.
Ability to transcribe orders accurately within 3 months of hire.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Perform clerical and public relations duties on a nursing unit.
Provide quality non-direct patient care and non-clinical services by accurately and completely managing patient medical records.
Maintain patient charts in appropriate sequential order according to policy.
Alert appropriate personnel in emergency situations.
Transcribe appropriate and accurate information on patient records.
File reports and test results.
Set priorities and separate emergency/stat orders and requests from regular workflow.
Post and remove departmental bulletin board notices, ensuring postings are timely and current.
Transport medications as defined and authorized by Pharmacy Services.
Perform other duties as required.