Unit Secretary ABI Nursing

Unit Secretary

The Unit Secretary provides reception and clerical assistance to a Shepherd Program, taking on special projects as needed. This role allows for interaction and engagement with staff and patients across the continuum to help ensure exceptional patient care, safety, and unit and other services.

The Unit Secretary assists patients and staff as necessary in the applicable program of role assignment.

Job Responsibilities :

• Effectively handles incoming / outgoing phone calls on multiple lines, meeting the needs of callers if possible and directing the caller to the appropriate source when necessary.
• Assists in filing, copying and maintenance of medical records.
• Obtains consent forms.
• Greets visitors and patients in a friendly and considerate manner.
• Maintains copier / fax / printer supplies and maintenance.
• Maintains cleanliness of reception and common areas.
• Schedules procedures at Piedmont as needed.
• Calls appropriate Physician, APP & Wound Nurse for Admissions.
• Scans into EPIC and On Base.
• Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Center and departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for the reporting of employee / patient / visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility. Identifies potential risk areas within area of responsibility and supports problem resolution process.

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