Unit Secretary - Emergency Department
About The Position
The Unit Secretary is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the Emergency Department. The position facilitates the department’s communication needs, transcribes physician orders from records when CPOE and EMR clinical documentation systems are unavailable (with notation and signature by nursing staff), prepares and maintains Emergency Room records, orders unit supplies, and prepares and completes patient charts with the necessary daily forms. The Unit Secretary may also assist nursing staff with duties involving indirect patient care. The role is directly accountable to the Director/Manager and indirectly to the Charge Nurse and/or House Supervisor.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience.
- Obtain BLS certification from ARC or AHA within 30 days and maintain it.
- Effective communication and customer service skills.
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 from records when CPOE and EMR clinical documentation systems are unavailable, with notation and signature by nursing staff.
- Prepare and maintain Emergency Room records.
- Order supplies for the unit.
- Prepare and complete each patient’s chart with the necessary daily forms.
- 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
