Unit Secretary

St. Clare's - Denville•Denville, NJ

4d•$16 - $22

About The Position

The Unit Secretary is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care and assists with departmental organizational activities. The role facilitates the department’s communication needs, enters and transcribes physician orders from records when CPOE is unavailable, and prepares and compiles records in the Perinatal Unit. The Unit Secretary completes log book entries as needed and contacts physician offices, patients, and other departments to facilitate patient care. The role also orders unit supplies and forms, prepares and completes patient charts promptly, helps restock patient rooms after transfer or discharge, accurately enters information into hospital and departmental electronic medical record systems, and assists nursing staff with indirect patient-care duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Obtain BLS certification within 30 days and maintain current certification.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with medical terminology.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Previous experience in an acute care setting or physician’s practice.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the communication needs of the department.
Enter and transcribe physician orders from records when CPOE is unavailable, with notation and signature by nursing staff.
Prepare and compile records in the Perinatal Unit.
Complete log book entries as needed.
Contact physician offices, patients, and other departments to facilitate patient care in the department.
Order supplies and forms for the unit.
Prepare and complete each patient chart in a timely manner.
Assist nursing staff with restocking patient rooms after patient transfer or discharge.
Accurately enter information into hospital computer systems and the department QS Electronic Medical Record system.
Assist nursing staff with duties involving indirect patient care.