Unit Secretary Day/Eve Part time

Description

Summary :

To provide a combination of secretarial, computer data entry, reception and clerical duties at the direction of the Administrative Nurse Manager or Designee.

Responsibilities :

1. Transcription of Physician's Orders and computer skills. Criteria A : Transcribes Physician's Orders in an accurate and timely manner according to Norwallk Hospital's Policies and Procedures.

Transcription of Physician's Orders and computer skills. Criteria B : Initiates or updates appropriate patient information in the Chart Review Conservation of the computer system where appropriate.

Reviews data in Chart Review on a daily basis and eliminates any non-current data, according to unit standard. Transcription of Physician's Orders and computer skills.

Criteria C : Notifies appropriate personnel of STAT orders. Accesses lab values when requested. Transcription of Physician's Orders and computer skills.

Criteria D : Calls department for facilitation of transcribed orders when appropriate.

2. Record Maintenance Criteria A : Prepares , maintains and forwards records in an accurate and timely manner. Record Maintenance Criteria B : Replenishes and reviews records on a daily basis, according to unit procedures.

Files all reports in the correct patient's records daily . Record Maintenance Criteria C : Prepares records for admission, transfer, surgery, procedures, discharge and expiration.

Delivers expiration records to Admitting, immediately. Record Maintenance Criteria D : Processes discharge records according to standard chart order.

3. Communication Criteria A : Communicates effectively and courteously with patients, visitors, and coworkers within the scope of his / her responsibilities.

Identifies unit and self when answering phone. Communication Criteria B : Uses a Windows-based computer system competently.

Communication Criteria C : Assists the RN in care delivery by providing accurate and timely processing of communications.

Relays information to appropriate person in a timely manner.

4. Occupational and Personal Responsibilities Criteria A : Demonstrates compliance with identified policies and procedures in carrying out unit assignments i.

e., postings, work sheets, maintenance of data and knowledge of medical terminology. Occupational and Personal Responsibilities Criteria B : Demonstrates willingness to assist with and improve unit operations.

Occupational and Personal Responsibilities Criteria C : Maintains neat and orderly appearance and environment. Occupational and Personal Responsibilities Criteria D : Completes all competency's and annual requirements as established by the Nurse Manager.

Maintains personal Educational Record.

5. Equipment and Supplies Criteria A : Monitors, orders and oversees maintenance of equipment and supplies in a proper, orderly and cost-effective manner.

Equipment and Supplies Criteria B : Enters and renews chargeable items / services into computer system for patient care correctly.

Equipment and Supplies Criteria C : Contacts appropriate departments as directed by Manager / designee, for needed services on nursing unit.

6. Policy and Procedure Criteria A : Receives patient posting and assists in room assignments as necessary. Policy and Procedure Criteria B : Updates and maintains Unit Secretary Worksheets where appropriate.

Policy and Procedure Criteria C : Assists in QA studies as assigned by the Nurse Manager / designee. Policy and Procedure Criteria D : Maintains and updates telephone listings.

7. Unit Rounds Criteria A : Checks all patient's line of vision, and / or identification bands and bed tags per unit standards.

Unit Rounds Criteria B : Sorts and delivers patient mail when received. Unit Rounds Criteria C : Respects patients privacy.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

9. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Education : HS GRAD / EQUIVALENT

Other Information :

Required : High School Graduate or equivalent.Previous secretarial / computer experience preferred with Windows based computer system.

Hospital or other health care setting experience.

Minimum Experience : zero to six months

Desired : Working Conditions :

Working Conditions :

Manual : significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational : Some occupational risk

Physical Effort : Sedentary / light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force

Physical Environment : Generally pleasant working conditions

Company : Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit : 384

Department : ICU / CCU

Exempt : No

Salary Range : $16.00 - $26.83 Hourly