Unit Secretary - FT Various shifts

Job Title

This position performs secretarial, clerical and receptionist support duties necessary for the operations of a patient care unit. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Performs general secretarial and clerical responsibilities.

Answers calls so that patient needs can be met in a timely fashion.

Accurately notifies the appropriate nursing staff.

Enters and coordinates computer data on all patients in the unit.

Coordinates with other hospital departments, such as radiology, environmental services, laboratories, social services, etc. to request and obtain supplies and services.

Works with nursing staff to coordinate patient transfers to and from the unit, or other facilities.

Serves as the unit's communication person, answering phone calls, taking and relaying messages.

Answers questions of visitors, physicians, or other departments in person or by phone.

Greets and assists visitors and family members.

Provides routine information regarding hospital and unit procedures.

Initiates, maintains, and updates patient charts, inserting appropriate forms, department reports, consults, etc.

Rearranges order of charts for medical records when patient is discharged.

Ensures that charts for transfer patients are copied prior to transfer to other facilities.

Completes appropriate requisitions and / or charge slips, and obtaining proper approvals.

Accesses patient data for nursing and medical staff as needed.

Maintains work area on nursing unit in a neat and orderly condition.

Assists with orientation of new associates to the functioning of the nursing station.

Performs other duties as required or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required or
• Completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention training within 6 months of hire required
• Associate's degree preferred

Experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This position has a hiring range of $18.00 - $28.73