Per Diem Unit Secretary - Emergency Department

Performs clerical and receptionist duties essential to the operation of patient care as directed and also receives instructions from physicians and nurses

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Performs designated clerical duties, including but not limited to:
• Coordinates patient admissions, discharges and transfers with team members, report beds
• Maintains computer system in patient area, records and maintains minutes, care/service and data entry
• Reports/notices/orders, schedules appointments, reviews test schedules, schedules post discharge appointments
• Communicates discharges and transfers with support services
• Obtains forms, assembles records, and manage patient record maintenance, transcribes as needed
• Meet/greet patients/families/visitors; orients patients/families to the floor
• Follows up on general needs of patients and families
• Heavy telephone responsibility; performs receptionist duties essential to the operation of patient care as directed
• Orders and maintains appropriate clerical stock and supplies and appropriately utilizes supplies and equipment in a cost effective manner
• Notifies and communicates with MD/RN and other staff when necessary regarding stat and urgent situations
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must have excellent verbal communication skills and be detail oriented.
• Previous experience in a hospital setting and experience as a unit secretary preferred.
• Ability to work independently. Ability to work in a stressful environment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and computer proficiency   

Collective bargaining unit: SEIU Local 144-MSB-NonRN