Unit Secretary - PRN Float Pool

General Summary of Position

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.
• Coordinate with other hospital departments, such as radiology, environmental services, laboratories, social services, etc. to request and obtain supplies and services.
• Work with nursing staff to coordinate patient transfers to and from the unit, or other facilities.
• Serve as the unit's communication person, answering phone calls, taking and relaying messages.
• Answer questions of visitors, physicians, or other departments in person or by phone.
• Greet and assist visitors and family members.
• Provide routine information regarding hospital and unit procedures.
• Initiate, maintain, and update patient charts, inserting appropriate forms, department reports, consults, etc.
• Rearrange order of charts for medical records when patient is discharged.
• Ensure that charts for transfer patients are copied prior to transfer to other facilities.
• Complete appropriate requisitions and / or charge slips, and obtaining proper approvals.
• Access 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

Experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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