Unit secretary Jobs in Tucson, AZ

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Unit Secretary Telemetry Full Time Nights Position Summary

Performs general clerical duties on a nursing unit by preparing, compiling, and maintaining records in a hospital nursing unit.

Responsibilities :

Records, transmits and / or files written and verbal communications to, from, and within the nursing unit to staff, patients, and physicians. Transcribes physicians’ orders. Schedules and signs patients in and out for surgery, treatments, or tests as indicated. Orders and stores unit supplies. Makes necessary phone calls for special orders for doctors, patients or nurses. Maintains current and orderly chart files; assembles patients’ charts for transfers or discharges. Answers telephone or intercom; records and relays messages. Greets, directs, and instructs visitors as necessary. Assist physicians in locating patients’ charts and appropriate primary nurse. Prepare routine, confidential and / or special reports, documents and records; assists with patient care / quality assurance audits.

THE UNIT SECRETARY TELEMETRY FULL TIME NIGHTS CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION, LICENSE / CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION :

Required : CPR.

EDUCATION :

Required : High school diploma or equivalent.

WORK EXPERIENCE :

Required : Must be familiar with medical terminology, and have experience with the use of a computer.

Preferred : Previous experience as a Unit Secretary preferred.

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Records, transmits and / or files written and verbal communications to, from, and within the nursing unit to staff, patients, and physicians. Transcribes physicians’ orders. Schedules and signs patients in and out for surgery, treatments, or tests as indicated. Orders and stores unit supplies. Makes necessary phone calls for special orders for doctors, patients, or nurses. Maintains current and orderly chart files; assembles patients’ charts for transfers or discharges. Answers telephone or intercom; records and relays messages. Greets, directs, and instructs visitors as necessary. Assist physicians in locating patients’ charts and appropriate primary nurse. Prepares routine, confidential and / or special reports, documents, and records; assists with patient care / quality assurance audits.

Education :

Required : High school diploma or equivalent

Experience :

Required : Must be familiar with medical terminology and have experience with the use of a computer

Preferred : Previous experience as a Unit Secretary

Certifications : Not applicable.

Physical Demands :