Unit Secretary - PT Evenings (Perioperative - VBMC)

Vassar Brothers Medical Center • Poughkeepsie, NY

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About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, the Unit Secretary performs clerical functions and non-professional services necessary to maintain efficient and effective operations of the nursing unit or department, consistent with the philosophy, goals, policies, and procedures of the nursing department and hospital administration. This position is in the Perioperative department at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Basic understanding of office equipment.
• General knowledge of simple medical procedures or terminology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the preparation and maintenance of patient records, ensuring accuracy and completeness, including assembling admission and patient records and printing labels and identification bands.
• Process and maintain electronic medical records accurately and completely; enter and update patient information.
• Prepare records for patient discharge or transfer, including copying paperwork, breaking down charts, and contacting appropriate departments, including discharge concierge.
• Communicate accurately, promptly, and professionally by phone; take messages; speak with patients and physicians; and make post-discharge follow-up appointments.
• Support efficient patient flow using electronic capacity-management and bed-management systems, and keep clinical attributes in capacity management current and accurate.
• Organize and prioritize work to complete responsibilities during the assigned shift; update the primary nursing or patient assignment board daily and as changes occur; initiate or update the census sheet; and keep the work area and nurses’ station neat and orderly.
• Float to other units to provide assistance or accept additional assignments as requested to support department efficiency.
• Stay current in departmental clerical practices, programs, and procedures, and attend mandatory in-services.
• Assist with chart audits, maintain informational bulletin boards, order and maintain unit supplies cost-effectively, and perform other non-clinical activities under leadership’s instruction and guidance.

What This Job Offers

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