Unit Secretary - Emergency Room - DEB - Per Diem - Varies

divh2Job Title/h2pTranscribes physicians orders accurately and in a timely manner./ppGenerates and maintains tools necessary for patient care (Kardex, MAR, Nursing Flowsheets, and other treatment sheets)./ppCreates, maintains, and terminates patient charts in compliance with Medical Records guidelines. Obtains and files test results, lab reports, and treatments in charts. Ensures the integrity of the medical record, including patient identification on all chart forms. Maintains chart forms in correct placement in the chart behind the correct chart tab. Guarantees that all chart documents are placed in the chart in preparation for transfer or discharge. Returns old records to medical record department upon discharge. Sends thinned charts to new unit upon transfer or discharge./ppMaintains patient census and status boards, log books, and computer databases, ensuring that date and records are current and accurate./ppCopies records and other information as needed./ppEnsures unit is appropriately supplied with the necessary forms and supplies on order for unit to run smoothly. Expedites the delivery of materials and supplies by preparing orders, tracking the processing of paperwork, and following up with the appropriate parties on a timely basis./ppPrepares unit charges as appropriate for specific unit needs. Performs other duties as assigned; willingness to adapt to changing department demands./ppAnswers and places telephone calls timely. Takes accurate and complete messages. Pages personnel, other departments, and physicians, as needed on a timely basis./ppFacilitates the movement of patients into and out of the unit and keeps the Charge nurse informed of patients to be discharged or transferred. Coordinates with patient transport and admission personnel regarding admissions and transfers as needed./ppProvides non-clinical information (e.g. directions to a department, location of a patients room, identification of assigned nurse) to patients, family members, visitors, staff and physicians./ppMonitors communication in the nursing station to protect patient confidentiality./ppSchedules timely diagnostic tests and lab work as prescribed by nursing and medical staff./ppAssists in answering call bells and communicating specific patient needs to staff efficiently./ppHandles medication deliveries from Pharmacy and places medications in appropriate medication storage area./ph2Minimum Requirements/h2ulliEducation: High school diploma or GED./liliExperience: One year of experience or training in a secretarial role or currently enrolled in an accredited nursing school or medical professional healthcare program./liliKnowledge and Skills: English speaking skills. Basic organizational and reception skills./liliSpecial Training: Knowledge of medical terminology. Transcription skills./liliMental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Customer focused./liliUsual Work Day: 8 Hours/li/ulh2Physical Demands and Work Environment/h2ulliFrequent physical demands include: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities, Keyboard use/repetitive motion/liliOccasional physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Squat/kneel/crawl/liliContinuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear/liliLifting Floor to Waist 35 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 35 lbs./liliSensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Very Accurate 20/40, Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing/liliAnticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Airborne Communicable Disease, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations, Dust/Particulate Matter/li/ulpThis position is eligible for the following benefits:/pulliRetirement Savings and Investment Plan/liliDisability Benefits Short Term Disability (STD)/liliSick Time Off/liliEmployee Assistance Program/li/ul/div