BWH Unit Secretary FT

Bournewood Health Systems • East Killingly, MA

2d • $19 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs unit clerical and supportive tasks which assist Unit Programming, patients, and unit management.

Requirements

• High School Education or G.E.D
• Strong Interpersonal, organizational, and clerical skills
• Must be able to sit for up to 6 hours.
• Must be able to climb stairs.
• Must be able to walk between buildings.
• Must be able to see and speak clearly.
• Carry up to 25 pounds for short distances
• Ability to use telephones extensively; ability to relay clear written messages; ability to use computer keyboard and calculator extensively.
• Ability to effectively read, write and process information; ability to input/retrieve information to/from computer and files.
• Ability to converse with others to give, take and process information in English; extensive us of telephone. Ability to hear alarms and pages.
• Ability to converse in English with others to give, take and process information; extensive use of telephone.
• Ability to provide excellent service to internal and external customers
• Ability to effectively listen, process received information, and express ideas both orally and in writing in English.
• Ability to initiate actions, take personal responsibility, suggest improvements, and solve problems within scope of job without being asked.
• Ability to understand and comply with government, regulatory, and company rules.
• Ability to record, report, and maintain confidentiality of information and respond to requests for information.
• Ability to get assigned work done in an acceptable manner, in the time allotted, with minimal prompting or reminders.

Nice To Haves

• Related experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Organizes and coordinates the flow of information, records, and reports consistent with hospital and unit policy.
• Greets patients, visitors, and personnel arriving on unit and providing them with information appropriate to individual requests.
• Maintains and facilitates communication consisting of:
• Knowing patient location which includes communicating with Admissions Office as necessary
• Distributing written correspondence, lab tests, patient diet information, etc., to appropriate departments.
• Communicating clearly in emergency and stat situations.
• Maintaining bulletin board and patient discharge board on unit
• Answering phones, recording, and distributing all messages.
• Facilitating the Multidisciplinary Treatment Planning session by providing Treatment Plan Forms.
• Ensuring all medical records have appropriate supply of each stationary type:
• Initiating, assembling, and maintaining patient records.
• Preparing patient record for transfer.
• Preparing discharged patient charts and bringing them to Medical Records.
• Safeguarding and protecting patient confidentiality of Medical Record.
• Daily review of medical records to ensure the appropriate order of the chart is maintained
• Participating in audits of medical records as requested
• Scanning all necessary documents in patient electronic health record
• Participates in Unit Maintenance Activities as evidenced by:
• Interacting with patients and as appropriate according to nursing instruction
• Meeting routinely with Nurse Manager of unit to address and monitor daily routine for accountability and follow through.
• Maintaining appropriate inventory of supplies on unit.
• Acting in a professional manner
• Demonstrating responsibility through attendance, punctuality, and proper use of earned time.
• Participating in own performance evaluation.
• Typing, filing, scanning, and performing other clerical duties.
• Any other duties, as requested by Supervisor

What This Job Offers

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