MEDS021 FT Unit Secretary

South Arkansas Regional Hospital•El Dorado, AR

About The Position

The Unit Secretary is responsible for assisting in the care of patients under the direction of an RN or LPN. The Unit Secretary performs duties including answering phones, paging doctors or nurses, and direct visitors to patients’ rooms. This role is responsible for administrative tasks including managing patient charts or records, filing, maintaining forms, scheduling appointments, etc.

Requirements

Must possess high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Nice To Haves

One year of relevant experience preferred

Responsibilities

Answering telephone, taking messages, and informing department staff of requests.
Assisting patients when they arrive at the department for care
Scheduling appointments with the healthcare providers within the unit
Directing patients and visitors to appropriate rooms, activities, and other hospital areas.
Submitting departmental work orders.
Answer call light system and inform appropriate staff of patients’ request.
Coordinate bed assignments for admissions, transferring and discharges with appropriate staff.
Demonstrate ability to follow direction and perform work according to department standards under the supervision of nursing staff.
Observe professional ethics in maintaining confidential information acquired regarding personal, financial, medical or employment of patients, families, and employees of SARH.
Demonstrate ability to communicate all aspects of patient care with nursing staff.
Demonstrate the ability to follow all safety practices for patients at SARH and report hazards while initiating appropriate action.
Participate in performance improvement initiatives and Department indicators.
Maintaining, filing, and organizing patient forms, charts, and records.
Scheduling Appointments.
Managing office and medical supplies for the department.
Other duties as assigned.