Description
Unit Secretary AdventHealth Fish Memorial Location Address: 1055 Saxon Boulevard Orange City, Florida 32763 Top Reasons To Work At AdventHealth Fish Memorial Career growth and advancement potential Health Insurance Coverage Great benefits such as: Educational Reimbursement Work Hours/Shift: Full Time, Day Shift You Will Be Responsible For: - Performs general clerical duties such as typing, filing, answering the telephone, directing visitors to appropriate rooms.
- Presents a positive attitude when greeting visitors and answering telephones while maintaining security and confidentiality for the patients.
- Answers telephones and intercom in a professional manner and take and relays messages accurately and promptly.
- Completely assembles medical record for each patient.
- Provides printed verification of physician consults to include time/date and personal information called.
- Clarifies all unclear orders with the RN/LPN.
- Acts as a communication liaison for the patient, family and interdisciplinary health care team.
- Assures accurate location of patients within the computer.
- Removes patients from the computer promptly upon discharge.
- Monitors PALS list and notifies primary Nurse of new orders and results pending, minimum of every 30 minutes.
- Provides Customer Service rounds, responds to patient requests within scope of practice (i.e.: Ice, blankets, pillows and room temperature).
- May be asked to initiate work orders.
- May be responsible for unit equipment, allocation, distribution and reconciliation.
- New patient room set-up/orientation.
- Assist licensed staff with minor transport needs.
- Serves as resource for medical and nursing staff, regarding order entry process.
- May be asked to initiate Quality Measure Consoles as indicated.
- Maintains a neat and tidy work area.
Qualifications
What You Will Need: KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: - Computer proficiency required.
- Medical Terminology preferred
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: - High School graduate or equivalent.
- Previous experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
- Completion of a Health Unit Coordinator Course preferred.
- BLS required.
Job Summary: The Unit Secretary is responsible to assemble, process, and maintain medical records of all patients on nursing unit. The Unit Secretary provides a welcoming and helpful resource for patients and family members.
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. |
