Unit Secretary
Conifer Health Solutions•Tucson, AZ
28d•Onsite
About The Position
Performs general clerical duties on a nursing unit by preparing, compiling, and maintaining records in a hospital nursing unit.
Requirements
- Must be familiar with medical terminology, and have experience with the use of a computer.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- CPR
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as a Unit Secretary preferred.
Responsibilities
- Records, transmits and/or files written and verbal communications to, from, and within the nursing unit to staff, patients, and physicians.
- Transcribes physicians’ orders.
- Schedules and signs patients in and out for surgery, treatments, or tests as indicated.
- Orders and stores unit supplies.
- Makes necessary phone calls for special orders for doctors, patients or nurses.
- Maintains current and orderly chart files; assembles patients’ charts for transfers or discharges.
- Answers telephone or intercom; records and relays messages.
- Greets, directs, and instructs visitors as necessary.
- Assist physicians in locating patients’ charts and appropriate primary nurse.
- Prepare routine, confidential and/or special reports, documents and records; assists with patient care/quality assurance audits.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
