Overview:
Unit Secretary/ Unit Coordinator
Full-time Day Shift
Responsibilities:
You will use independent judgment to provide clerical services to the patient care units, including correct transcription of orders, filing of all reports and arranging for transportation and follow-up/outside tests.
* Answering the telephone, taking and delivering messages by phone or verbally.
* Maintaining close communication with the Charge Nurse/House Supervisor.
* Handling all necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
* Ordering supplies, as needed, from Materials Management.
* Verifying physician privileges prior to transcribing orders.
* Appropriately transcribing and flagging orders from charts.
* Arranging for transport of patients for tests that are not offered in the hospital.
Qualifications:
You are attentive to detail and organized, focused on being a customer-service oriented team member. You should have a strong knowledge of medical terminology, as you will be required to read and update patient charts.
Minimum requirements:
* High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
* Experience with medical files and terminology.
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