Unit Secretary - Float Staffing

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Job Description

Department: Float Staffing

Location: Henry Ford Rochester - 1101 W University Drive Rochester, MI 48307

Schedule: Full-Time (36 Hours/Week), Every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation

Shift: 7p-7:30a / Nights

General Summary:

Understands and applies Henry Ford Hospital Medical Center mission statement by assisting in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the activities occurring in the nursing station by performing clerical and receptionist duties and maintaining the physical environment of the area.

Responsibilities:  

Essential Functions 

• Transcribes and transmits doctor orders and confers with registered nurse regarding scheduling patient's activities and tests.

• Performs clerical functions within the unit clerk sphere of responsibility by communication with other members of the health care team.

• Courteously answers telephone and intercom, takes messages, and communicates messages to the appropriate person.

• Documents and maintains records and charts.

• Performs clerical duties related to the admission and discharge of patients.

• Orders supplies and equipment in appropriate amounts, receives and stores items in proper area.

• Compiles new charts, maintaining current charts, and enter patient information on the charts and Kardex, utilizing computer as needed.

• Assists in orientation of new staff to clerical duties of the unit.

• Daily clerical duties for the assigned nursing unit shall be completed per policy.

Non-Essential Functions 

• Attend educational programs and complete mandatory education requirements.

• Utilizes excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, visitors, physicians, and Henry Ford employees in compliance with guest relations guidelines.

• Must be able to wear any personal protective equipment (PPE) required for complying with Standard Precautions. (OSHA)

• Under direction of charge nurse, assist with obtaining additional staffing in units with closed staffing.

• This position shall have access to and disclose personal health information only when reasonably necessary to perform the designated job related responsibilities. Disclosure and/or use of personal health information for any purpose other than as reasonably necessary for designated job responsibilities is prohibited.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

• This position requires the ability to identify age related differences within the persons served and the adjustment of treatment style and expectations as appropriate, including adjustments based on the person's served cognitive function and learning ability. This will include taking into account their religious and cultural needs and preferences.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.