Unit Secretary, General Medicine Unit, Evenings

American Addiction Centers•Winston-Salem, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Supports assigned unit by performing clerical duties such as secretarial, receptionist and other designated activities. Provides indirect care following physician and nursing orders to achieve the highest standards of age/developmentally specific care.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Basic computer skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Performs effectively with frequent workload changes and competing demands
Ability to develop transcription skills

Nice To Haves

Completion of a unit secretary course or equivalent preferred.
Clerical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Completes clerical duties for patient scheduling, admissions, procedures, transfers, surgeries, discharges and deaths under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Handles and screens incoming calls and transmits messages as necessary.
Contributes to a safe, secure and therapeutic environment for patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers by following established procedures.
Ensures complete, confidential, accurate, and timely communication of patient information.
Completes requisitions, data entry, and nursing communication forms.
Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients and family members in an effective, positive and professional manner.
Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance, professional growth and development.
Conducts work in an organized, quiet, efficient manner and demonstrates ability to cope with stressful situations.
Completes assigned unit responsibilities and assists other staff members in completion of their duties when time permits.
Provides age/developmental appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.