Unit Secretary
About The Position
As a Unit Secretary, you are an integral part of the nursing unit, supporting communications, process management, and supplies. This full-time position is in Rochester General Hospital’s Emergency Services department and follows day, evening, and night rotations. The role provides administrative support to nurses and physicians, manages calls and unit communications, maintains inventory and supply levels, and supports patient care operations. Responsibilities also include rounding on patients, updating whiteboards, checking safety measures, responding to patient calls for service as needed, tracking patient arrivals and discharges, and ensuring patient care documentation is concise, pertinent, and complete.
Requirements
- Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated experience with PCs and office software programs.
Responsibilities
- Answer telephone calls and route them appropriately.
- Provide administrative support for nurses and physicians.
- Sort and distribute mail.
- Create work orders and HELPSTAR tickets, and report unit requirements to the appropriate department.
- Maintain unit inventory and supply levels.
- Perform daily rounding of patients on the unit.
- Update whiteboards and ensure all safety measures are in place.
- Respond to patient calls for service as needed.
- Maintain awareness of patient arrivals and discharges on the unit.
- Ensure patient care documentation is concise, pertinent, and complete.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
