Unit Secretary - Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital (LCH) 10P Medical/Surgical Unit FT Days

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Secretary supports the nursing unit by handling communications, patient records, supplies, and data entry. The role is full time, with a schedule of 9 AM to 9 PM and weekend and holiday requirements, on the 10P Medical/Surgical Unit at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital. The position offers 36 hours per week and is benefits eligible. The Unit Secretary receives and forwards telephone calls, conveys messages, responds to information requests, and ensures laboratory and diagnostic reports are routed appropriately. The role also assembles and files discharged patient charts, orders and monitors unit supplies, assists registered nurses with transcription of physician orders, helps obtain medical records, and enters and verifies computer data. Work requires safe practices and walking, standing, lifting, reaching, and handling charts, supplies, and equipment. A high school diploma or GED is required. Data entry experience and/or healthcare experience is preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Work requires walking, standing, lifting, reaching, and handling charts, supplies, and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Data entry experience and/or experience in health care.

Responsibilities

Receive and forward incoming telephone calls, convey messages, and respond to requests for information.
Ensure the appropriate disposition of laboratory and diagnostic reports.
Assemble charts of discharged patients according to format and file materials in patient records.
Order and monitor unit supplies.
Assist registered nurses with transcription of physician orders.
Assist with obtaining medical records.
Enter data into the computer and ensure its accuracy.
Work in a safe manner.