Unit Secretary - Mental Health E/S - Trenton - Full-time - Day

Capital Health (US)

25d•$17 - $21

About The Position

Capital Health is hiring a Unit Secretary for its Mental Health E/S unit in Trenton. The role supports unit operations and patient care by transcribing physician orders, maintaining patient charts and records, keeping census and status information current, and coordinating communications and patient movement. The Unit Secretary also schedules diagnostic tests and laboratory work, manages unit forms and supplies, supports telephone and call-bell communications, provides non-clinical information to patients and visitors, and handles medication deliveries from Pharmacy.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
English speaking skills.
Basic organizational and reception skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Transcription skills.
Customer-focused mental, behavioral, and emotional abilities.

Nice To Haves

One year of clerical experience, preferably in a medical setting, or current enrollment in an accredited nursing school or medical professional healthcare program.

Responsibilities

Transcribe physicians' orders accurately and in a timely manner.
Generate and maintain patient-care tools, including Kardex, MAR, nursing flowsheets, and other treatment sheets.
Create, maintain, and terminate patient charts in accordance with Medical Records guidelines.
Obtain and file test results, lab reports, and treatment information in charts; ensure patient identification, correct document placement, and chart integrity.
Prepare chart documents for transfer or discharge, return old records to the Medical Records department, and send thinned charts to the new unit.
Maintain patient census and status boards, log books, and computer databases with current, accurate information.
Copy records and other information as needed.
Keep the unit supplied with necessary forms and materials; prepare supply orders, track paperwork, and follow up to expedite delivery.
Prepare unit charges as appropriate and adapt to changing department demands; perform other duties as assigned.
Answer and place telephone calls promptly, take accurate and complete messages, and page personnel, departments, and physicians as needed.
Facilitate patient movement into and out of the unit and keep the Charge nurse informed about discharges and transfers.
Coordinate with patient transport and admission personnel regarding admissions and transfers.
Provide non-clinical information to patients, family members, visitors, staff, and physicians.
Monitor nursing-station communications to protect patient confidentiality.
Schedule diagnostic tests and lab work as prescribed by nursing and medical staff.
Assist with answering call bells and efficiently communicate specific patient needs to staff.
Receive medication deliveries from Pharmacy and place medications in the appropriate storage area.