Unit Secretary

Northwell • Riverhead, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs diverse departmental office/clerical duties, including, but are not limited to, receptionist duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Minimum of one (1) year prior clerical experience, required.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes appropriate hospital computer system to enter pertinent patient information according to regulatory agencies.
• Receives, reviews, and assembles paper aspect of Hybrid Medical Record of new admissions.
• Notifies nursing and medical personnel of the arrival of new patients.
• Functions as the resource person for the content of the Hybrid Medical Record.
• Maintains paper portion of Hybrid Medical Record and ensures proper patient identification is located on all components of the record.
• Screens calls and visitors, answers inquiries, makes referrals and ensures the delivery of mail and messages in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Maintains rosters of patients and their location, and maintains a medical record book indicating the transmittal and disposition of the paper portion of the patient's Hybrid Medical Record.
• Assists in the handling and verification of specimens and is responsible for filing lab test results in the paper portion of the patient's Hybrid Medical Record.
• Initiates requests for maintenance and housekeeping services and checks the delivery of supplies and stocks appropriately.
• Maintains a defined inventory of operating supplies and initiates request for needed items.
• Maintains a neat and orderly nursing station.
• Utilizes the principles of customer service in all aspects of the job description.
• Answers patient calls and relays patient needs to the nursing personnel in a prompt and courteous manner or forwards appropriate information to other departments under the direction of appropriate nursing personnel.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
• Participates in the orientation of new employees as directed by unit leadership.
• Communicates and works effectively on a daily basis with other staff and other departments in regard to patient care issues.
• Assists with sending messages in hospital computer system and orders.
• Performs related duties, as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED