Nursing Unit Secretary provides secretarial support for all employees within an assigned nursing unit. Maintains and updates patients' records for a given unit. Being a Nursing Unit Secretary performs administrative activities in compliance with all regulations. Requires a high school diploma. Additionally, Nursing Unit Secretary typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Nursing Unit Secretary works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Nursing Unit Secretary typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Summary
The unit secretary, as a department receptionist, schedules patients as directed, prepares minutes, enters daily charges, conducts follow-up phone calls as assigned, organizes chart room and communications/disseminates information to appropriate personnel. The secretary is also responsible for pulling and filing records for all clinicians and physicians. She also covers all departmental reception areas, makes copies, and completes administrative tasks.
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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Minimum Education/Certifications
High School Diploma or equivalent and a certificate or degree in health unit secretary studies or a related field are required to be a unit secretary.
Minimum Work Experience
Two years of experience in a related field in the last 3–5 years preferred (medical secretary & receptionist duties).
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Must be willing to work holidays, weekends and provide additional coverage as needed
Working Conditions: Exposed to unpleasant odors, and communicable diseases. Encounters stress, crisis, emergencies, and death. Lifts some equipment/supplies. Interacts with family, visitors, health team members and other hospital and referral agency
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