Unit Secretary

About the Job General Summary of Position Responsible for providing secretarial support for all employees within an assigned nursing unit. Provides superior customer service to patients and visitors on a given unit. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. Communicates clearly by using customer-focused principles. Receives greets and directs patients, visitors and hospital personnel. Receives and distributes mail, flowers and various other items for patients on the unit. Assists physicians and nursing staff with clerical needs as required. Assists Department Director, Clinical Coordinator and Charge Nurse as directed. Answer call system and deliver messages to appropriate staff members. Functions as a communication liaison during emergency situations and STAT requests/orders. Requests/advises Bed Board/Patient Care Supervisor of all admissions, transfers, discharges and expirations. Faxes patient assignments and staffing information, assigns to staffing office and ancillary departments. Places calls to relay orders for consult to appropriate physician/clinician. Logs calls placed into consult log (unit-specific log) and follows up to ensure the consult message is received and acted upon. Maintains adequate quantity of supplies and equipment inventory. Orders and maintains copies of unit material as needed. Initiates, assembles and maintains the physical integrity of electronic and hardcopy of the patient's medical record. Faxes patient information to requested healthcare provider in accordance with HIPAA guidelines. Performs specialized tasks specific to each department by maintaining the required skills. Minimal Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent. Experience Experience in medical clerical/medical receptionist position preferred or completion of nurse technician/medical assistant/medical clerical training preferred or equivalent hospital experience preferred. This position has a hiring range of USD $18.00 - USD $29.74 /Hr. #J-18808-Ljbffr