Unit Secretary Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Unit Secretary to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Performs related clerical duties required to maintain departmental operations (e.g., filing, photocopying, typing, faxing, assigned errands);
- Triages all broken and/or soiled equipment to the appropriate department;
- May print diet and allergy report every 8 hours and inform RN or charge nurse if diet or allergy information is missing;
- Assists with keeping the computers clean and plugged in;
- Arranges transport of the patient to the off unit.? Coordinates appointment times for patient;
- EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of Medical Terminology/Clerical Skills. Computer skills;
- May coordinate lab labels organized by patient and maintains the blood board through communication with nursing and phlebotomy;
- Maintains and manages medical record according to hospital policy while observing patient confidentiality;
- EDUCATION: High School Diploma/G.E.D. Completion of Transcription Course;
- May coordinate the transport of the patient to off unit-procedure after consultation with the RN;
- Monitors PAL for patients in the unit. Informs the RN of any late tasks or new STAT orders.
Requirements:
- Is able to communicate effectively with all members of the health care team;
- Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment;
- Must have a general working knowledge of computers and department specific software (i.e. Healthstream, internet, etc.);
- Able to prioritize, organize and communicate with many people;
- Ability to communicate orally;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information;
- Ability to read, speak, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job;
- Ability to prioritize tasks;
- One year of Unit Secretary experience in a healthcare setting;
- Knowledge of coding and billing regulations;
- One year of customer service experience in a healthcare setting;
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area;
- Excellent customer service skills;
- Strong computer skills.