Unit Secretary - Emergency - Part Time

Mount Sinai Medical Center•Westchester, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care. Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers. Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence. Department: CC016782 Ed - 8Th Street Job Description Summary:

Requirements

High School or GED equivalent plus medical terminology preferred.
1-2 years experience, preferrably within healthcare.

Responsibilities

Answers and responds to patient call lights/request promptly by informing appropriate staff member of patient's request and ensuring effective resolution.
Answers telephone before third ring, identifies self and department, relays message to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
Performs all secretarial duties in a timeframe consistent with hospital policies and within time allotted.
Maintains professionalism in greeting and directing visitors; efficiently, providing information in a competent manner.
Operates all equipment in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and/or hospital policy and procedure and assures timely communication of needed repairs to the appropriate department.
Keeps Director/Team Leader and/or Charge Nurse updated regarding unit issues in a timely manner.
Performs newly assigned duties upon completion of training and cooperates in performing other departmental duties as assigned, demonstrating a positive attitude.
Participates in department improvement initiatives.
Willingly participates in cross training in order to increase job knowledge and skills.
Assists in orientation of new nursing personnel as assigned by charge nurse, team leader or unit director.
Performs effectively during crisis or emergency situations by: Accurately prepares chart, including patient labeling of all chart materials, accurately inputting nursing orders into the computer system.
Keeps chart materials in order at all times, adding necessary forms with patient's name and medical record number as needed.
Maintains par levels of forms, materials, and supplies.
Promotes a professional environment by: Consistently demonstrates etiquette as evidenced by the following: Maintains clean, safe and functional working environment in the nursing unit:
Accurately maintains physician call list.
Obtain daily cardiology interventionalists on call.
Initiates all pages to appropriate physicians or other hospital departments logging all calls on telephone call log.
Pages correct staff or physician for emergent/disaster events.
Process patient's chart, making sure that the labels are adhere throughout the medical record.
Strips chart with accuracy.
Accurately enters patient charges into computer system, enters data accurately and in a timely manner, Ensure accuracy and appropriateness.
Maintain an accurate patient list in the emergency department for patient tracking.
Efficient in utilization of emergency department dedicated tracking system.
Utilizes overhead paging system when appropriate.
Assist callers in locating patients.
Operates all equipment in accordance with the manufacture's recommendations and/or hospital policy and procedure and assures timely communications of needed repairs to the appropriate department.