Unit Secretary

Job description

• JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS
• Job Summary:
• Performs general clerical duties by preparing, compiling and maintaining records on a nursing unit.
• Education:
• Position requires a high school diploma or GED or 0- 6 months equivalent combination of education and experience in related area.
• Registration/Certification/Licensure:
• None Specified
• Experience:
• 1-2 years related experience preferred.
• Other Requirements:
• Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
• Successful completion of Unit Secretary Orientation
• Answers phones, relays /dispatches messages to other staff &/or departments as appropriate.
• Manages central desk area of nursing unit – directs staff, physicians and customers as needed.
• Assists in answering patient call system and contacts appropriate staff person.
• Maintains up-to date unit census.
• Orders supplies under the direction of the unit director.
• Maintains patient records, including preparing and compiling records, filing and copying as needed. Prepares admission charts and breaks down discharge charts in accordance with Medical Record protocol