Unit Secretary - Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital, TCU

Job Description

Job Description

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital, Transitional Care Unit, Haverhill MA

Unit Secretary for 20 bed Transitional Care Unit - Full Time, 40 hours / week

Base Pay : $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Main Responsibilities :

1)   Maintains Medical Record

• Completes requisitions for tests and procedures and schedules them with the respective departments per physician / designee.
• Initiates, receives and forwards labs and other information to licensed staff and files in appropriate sections of the chart.
• Adds blank forms to chart as needed.
• Thins chart of excess material when it becomes to full, according to policy.
• Maintains confidentiality in all office, departmental, Hospital, employee and patient-related business.

2)   Maintains communication as the central communication hub on the unit.

3).  Prepares for patient and admission and discharge.

4).  Maintains a clear, safe and functional working environment within the nursing station.

5).  Maintains necessary office supplies for the nursing unit.

6).  Attends mandatory educational programs.

7).  Responsible to maintain certifications.

8).  Other duties as designated by the Director of Nursing

9).  Assists in the orientation and training of new staff members.

10).  Participates in staff meetings.

PREREQUISITES :

1)   High School Diploma required.

2)   Ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.

3)   Previous experience preferred.

4)   Degree / Certificate in Medical Terminology preferred.

5)   Excellent communication skills

6)   Detail oriented

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