Unit Secretary
About The Position
The Unit Secretary is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting and facilitates the department’s communication needs. The role is directly accountable to the Director/Manager and indirectly to the Charge Nurse and/or House Supervisor. Duties include transcribing physician orders from records when CPOE and EMR clinical documentation systems are unavailable, with notation and signature by nursing staff; preparing and maintaining patient records as appropriate for the unit; ordering unit supplies; preparing and completing each patient’s chart with necessary daily forms; and assisting nursing staff with duties involving indirect patient care.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience.
- Effective communication and customer service skills.
- BLS certification from ARC or AHA within 30 days and maintained as current.
Nice To Haves
- Medical terminology.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Previous experience in an acute care setting or physician’s practice.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate the communication needs of the department.
- Transcribe physician orders from records when CPOE and EMR clinical documentation systems are unavailable, with notation and signature by nursing staff.
- Prepare and maintain patient records as appropriate for the unit.
- Order supplies for the unit.
- Prepare and complete each patient’s chart with necessary daily forms.
- Assist nursing staff with duties involving indirect patient care.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Voluntary benefit options
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Education Level
High school or GED
