Unit Secretary

Qualifications:

• High School or equivalent diploma.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; understanding of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Greets patients and visitors and provides them with requested information and direction.
• Answers telephone calls and places telephone calls and pages.
• Responds to patient calls through the intercom and communicates needs to the appropriate personnel for intervention.
• Communicates dietary changes to Food and Nutritional Services.
• Immediately notifies Patient Registration Unit of any patient transfers, discharges or expirations.
• Maintains unit information in Order Entry System.
• Processes referrals as indicated on Health Assessment Records.
• Maintains accurate daily census sheets.
• Prints patient labels.
• Orders supplies through the Lawson system.
• Maintains a well-organized and well stocked desk and Nurses' Station.
• Opens unit mails and processes as directed by supervisors.
• Prepares and maintains medical records for admissions, transfers, discharges, and special procedures.
• Provides immediate notification to Environmental Services of newly vacated beds.
• Operates and maintains copy and facsimile machines and reports broken unit equipment to the appropriate resources.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Emergency Medicine

Schedule:

• 3x12
• Monday to Friday
• Overnight shift
• Rotating weekends

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• This position is an overnight (7p-7:30a) position. Are you able to work this schedule?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $0