Unit Secretary Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• English speaking skills.
• Basic organizational and reception skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Transcription skills.
• Customer-focused mental, behavioral, and emotional abilities.

Nice To Haves

• One year of clerical experience, preferably in a medical setting, or current enrollment in an accredited nursing school or medical professional healthcare program.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe physicians' orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Generate and maintain patient-care tools, including Kardex, MAR, nursing flowsheets, and other treatment sheets.
• Create, maintain, and terminate patient charts in accordance with Medical Records guidelines.
• Obtain and file test results, lab reports, and treatment information in charts; ensure patient identification, correct document placement, and chart integrity.
• Prepare chart documents for transfer or discharge, return old records to the Medical Records department, and send thinned charts to the new unit.
• Maintain patient census and status boards, log books, and computer databases with current, accurate information.
• Copy records and other information as needed.
• Keep the unit supplied with necessary forms and materials; prepare supply orders, track paperwork, and follow up to expedite delivery.
• Prepare unit charges as appropriate and adapt to changing department demands; perform other duties as assigned.
• Answer and place telephone calls promptly, take accurate and complete messages, and page personnel, departments, and physicians as needed.
• Facilitate patient movement into and out of the unit and keep the Charge nurse informed about discharges and transfers.
• Coordinate with patient transport and admission personnel regarding admissions and transfers.
• Provide non-clinical information to patients, family members, visitors, staff, and physicians.
• Monitor nursing-station communications to protect patient confidentiality.
• Schedule diagnostic tests and lab work as prescribed by nursing and medical staff.
• Assist with answering call bells and efficiently communicate specific patient needs to staff.
• Receive medication deliveries from Pharmacy and place medications in the appropriate storage area.

Benefits

• Medical plan
• Prescription drug coverage and in-house employee pharmacy
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Flexible Spending Account (healthcare and dependent care)
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic group term life and AD&D insurance
• Supplemental group term life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability benefits
• Short-term disability benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter transit and parking
• Voluntary legal services
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft insurance
• Voluntary pet insurance
• Paid time-off program