Unit Secretary - Emergency Department, Full Time, Nights

Cape Fear Valley Health

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide clerical services to maximize the functioning of the unit. Maintain responsibility for telemetry emergency phone.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to work at computer/monitor for long periods
• Ability to remain calm under emergency situations
• Sits for prolonged periods
• Ability to communicate verbally
• Auditory and visual acuity to accurately perform job functions
• Position may involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material

Nice To Haves

• Completion of medical terminology course preferred
• 1 year Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Greet patients upon admission by introducing themselves and welcoming patient to the unit
• Introduce self to patients daily with face-to-face contact
• Identify the patient by using name and date of birth to include checking medical records that accompany the patient and patient armband
• Act as receptionist and greets hospital staff and visitors
• Initiate, receive, and deliver telephone messages related to unit activities
• Maintain patients’ charts on assigned units
• Order and maintain adequate supply levels on unit
• Assume responsibility for answering the telemetry emergency phone and pass responsibility if leaving the desk
• Files telemetry strips in a timely manner in the location predetermined by the floor
• Set up assignments in Responder system, answers call lights, and sets services as necessary
• Demonstrates responsibility concerning customer satisfaction, patient throughput, and hospital capacity
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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