Unit Secretary

About This Role

This Unit Secretary role supports the Emergency Room department by performing indirect patient care tasks, facilitating communication, and managing departmental records and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Perform indirect care in the department setting
• Facilitate the communication needs of the department
• Transcribe physician orders from records (in absence of CPOE and EMR)
• Prepare and compile records on the Emergency Room
• Order supplies for the unit
• Prepare and complete each patient's chart for necessary forms daily
• Assist nursing staff for duties involving indirect patient care

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required for all new hires, effective April 2014
• Current BLS certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience

Nice to Have

• Medical terminology preferred
• Experience using computers for word processing, database management preferred

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications