Unit Secretary Surgery Full Time Days NCB

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Summary

Performs general clerical duties on a nursing unit by preparing, compiling, and maintaining records in a hospital nursing unit.

Responsibilities

• Records, transmits and/or files written and verbal communications to, from, and within the nursing unit to staff, patients, and physicians.
• Transcribes physicians' orders.
• Schedules and signs patients in and out for surgery, treatments, or tests as indicated.
• Orders and stores unit supplies.
• Makes necessary phone calls for special orders for doctors, patients or nurses.
• Maintains current and orderly chart files
• Assembles patients' charts for transfers or discharges.
• Answers telephone or intercom.
• Records and relays messages.
• Greets, directs, and instructs visitors as necessary.
• Assist physicians in locating patients' charts and appropriate primary nurse.
• Prepare routine, confidential and/or special reports, documents and records.
• Assists with patient care/quality assurance audits.

Qualifications

Education

Required: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

Required: Must be familiar with medical terminology, and have experience with the use of a computer. Preferred: Previous experience as a Unit Secretary preferred.

Certifications

Required: CPR

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