Unit Secretary

Job description

- Provide care for the Adult or Geriatric patient, ages 18 years and over. - Demonstrates and understands the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each patient in all interactions. - Transcribe and transmit doctor's orders to appropriate areas under supervision of a registered nurse, and confer with team leader regarding scheduling patient's activities and tests. - Assist physicians to retrieve patient data from medical record. - Perform clerical functions for the nursing unit within the Unit Secretary’s sphere of responsibility. - Answer telephone and intercom, take messages, and communicate messages to the appropriate person. - Assist patients and visitors in nursing unit as needed. - Prepare dietary requisitions and other forms, and deliver them to the proper department as necessary. - Perform clerical duties related to the admission, room/bed change, and discharge of patients. - Order supplies and equipment; receive and place items in their proper storage area. - Compile new charts, maintain current charts, and enter patient information on the charts and PCP. - Update PCP information when transcribing physician orders. - Assist in orientation o...