Unit Secretary
About The Position
The Unit Secretary is an unlicensed staff member who performs indirect care in the Medical/Surgical Unit and facilitates the department’s communication needs. The role supports nursing staff with indirect patient-care duties, maintains patient records and charts, and orders unit supplies. Physician orders are transcribed from records when computerized physician order entry and electronic medical record clinical documentation systems are unavailable; nursing staff provide notation and signature. The position reports directly to the Director of Med/Surg and indirectly to the Charge Nurse and/or House Supervisor.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience, as required for new hires.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate within six months of hire and maintain current certification.
Nice To Haves
- Medical terminology.
- Experience using computers for word processing and database management.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate communication needs of the department.
- Transcribe physician orders from records when computerized order entry and electronic medical record clinical documentation 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 forms needed daily.
- Assist nursing staff with duties involving indirect patient care.
Benefits
- The company offers a customizable benefits package with resources, programs, and voluntary options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
