Unit Secretary
About The Position
The Unit Secretary is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting and facilitates the department’s communication needs. The role is directly accountable to the Director of MST and indirectly to the Charge Nurse and/or House Supervisor. The Unit Secretary transcribes physician orders from records when CPOE and EMR clinical documentation systems are unavailable, with notation and signature by nursing staff; prepares and completes Emergency Room records; orders unit supplies; and prepares each patient’s chart with the necessary daily forms. The role may also assist nursing staff with duties involving indirect patient care.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience, required for new hires.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate within six months of hire and maintained as current.
Nice To Haves
- Medical terminology.
- Experience using computers for word processing and database management.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate the communication needs of the department.
- Transcribe physician orders from records when CPOE and EMR clinical documentation systems are unavailable, with notation and signature by nursing staff.
- Prepare and complete Emergency Room records.
- Order supplies for the unit.
- Prepare each patient’s chart with the necessary forms for daily use.
- Assist nursing staff with duties involving indirect patient care.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Medical coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Voluntary benefit options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
