Unit Secretary - 12 Hr - BHME Med Surg 1
About The Position
The Unit Secretary is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting. The role facilitates the department’s communication needs, transcribes physician orders from records when CPOE and EMR clinical documentation are unavailable (with notation and signature by nursing staff), prepares and complies records on the Emergency Room, orders unit supplies, and prepares and completes each patient’s chart with necessary forms. The Unit Secretary may also assist nursing staff with duties involving indirect patient care. The position is in the Medical Surgical department at Bridgton Hospital and 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.
- 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 the communication needs of the department.
- Transcribe physician orders from records when CPOE and EMR clinical documentation are unavailable, with notation and signature by nursing staff.
- Prepare and comply records on the Emergency Room.
- Order supplies for the unit.
- Prepare and complete each patient’s chart with the necessary forms on a daily basis.
- Assist nursing staff with duties involving indirect patient care.
Benefits
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package with voluntary options that staff can customize to fit their needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
