Unit Secretary, Unit 45 Short Stay Unit, Part Time 24 hrs/wk Evening Shift 3p-11p

Job description

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, provides secretarial support for assigned nursing unit. Functions include, maintenance of patient and unit records, receptionist activities, coordinating with other departments, maintenance of equipment and supply inventories, post discharge phone calls. Education: Licensures/Certifications: Experience: Skills: - High school degree or equivalent required. - Familiarity with medical terminology normally acquired through completion of a medical terminology course to be able to transcribe physician orders. - N/A - 6 months of experience preferred - Skill in oral and written communication. - Ability to read and write to complete requisition forms and computerized order entries, comprehend and communicate complicated verbal and written instructions and ability to perform basic math skills in order to calculate total patient census, order supplies, assemble charts. - Ability to learn to utilize a computerized order entry system to request specific therapies, tests, meals for patients, to transfer and discharge patients and familiarity with the keyboard. - Ability to prioritize as well as attend to multiple de...