Unit Secretary

JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS Job Summary: Performs general clerical duties by preparing, compiling and maintaining records on a nursing unit.

Education

Position requires a high school diploma or GED or 0- 6 months equivalent combination of education and experience in related area. Registration/Certification/Licensure: None Specified Experience: #1-2 years related experience preferred. Other Requirements: Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.

Successful completion of Unit Secretary Orientation Answers phones, relays /dispatches messages to other staff #/or departments as appropriate. Manages central desk area of nursing unit # directs staff, physicians and customers as needed. Assists in answering patient call system and contacts appropriate staff person. Maintains up-to date unit census.

Orders supplies under the direction of the unit director. Maintains #patient records, including preparing and compiling records, filing and copying as needed. Prepares admission charts and breaks down discharge charts in accordance with Medical Record protocol