Job Posting for Unit Secretary at Crisp Regional Health System
Position Summary:
Under the leadership of the departmental Nursing Director, the Unit Secretary provides administrative and secretarial support and services that are consistent with the strategic vision, goals, philosophy, and direction of the Nursing department and CRHS. The Unit Secretary performs a variety of reception and clerical support duties relating to the operation of the assigned nursing unit and assists the nursing staff in the delivery of care as directed.
Basic Qualifications:
Education:
Requires a high school diploma or a GED state certificate.
Experience:
Requires up to three months of work-related experience or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Licensure, Registrations & Certifications:
None
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Screens departmental telephone calls and notifies the appropriate staff in a timely manner.
Promptly answer patient call light and direct responsible staff accordingly.
Ensures that nursing staff is notified immediately when triage is needed.
Classifies, sorts, and files correspondence, articles, records, and other documents.
Gathers unit records and prepares, completes, and/or processes departmental reports, records, billings, etc.
Requisitions and distributes office supplies.
Transcribes physicians’ orders accurately and promptly.
Completes manual and computerized requisitions as necessary.
Ensure the work area is clean, organized, and supplies are available.
Follows accepted protocols related to discharge transportation arrangements.
Correctly order patients and stock supplies for the assigned patient care unit and assist in putting them up.
Prepares reports and compiles statistics as required and assists the department director with other assigned duties.
Participates in performance improvement studies and integrates performance improvement standards into work-related activities.
Attends professional development programs and in-service training and meets the minimum requirement for continuing professional education.
Assists the nursing staff in providing basic care to patients as needed.
Salary.com Estimation for Unit Secretary in Cordele, GA
$32,860 to $41,418
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