Unit Secretary Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Basic understanding of office equipment.
• General knowledge of simple medical procedures or terminology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preparation and maintenance of patient records, including assembling admission and patient records and printing labels and identification bands.
• Process and maintain electronic medical records accurately and completely, including entering and updating patient information.
• Prepare patient records for discharge or transfer, including copying paperwork, breaking down charts, and contacting appropriate departments, such as the discharge concierge.
• Communicate accurately, promptly, and professionally by phone; take messages; speak with patients and physicians; and make post-discharge follow-up appointments.
• Support patient flow using electronic capacity and bed management systems, and keep clinical attributes in capacity management current and accurate.
• Prioritize and complete work during the assigned shift; update the patient assignment board and census sheet; and keep the work area and nurses’ station neat and orderly.
• Float to other units or accept additional assignments as needed to support departmental efficiency.
• Keep current with department clerical practices, programs, and procedures, and attend mandatory in-services.
• Assist with chart audits, informational bulletin boards, and cost-effective ordering and maintenance of unit supplies, as directed by leadership.