Unit secretary FT 3p-11p

**Job Summary** The Unit Secretary contributes to high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of clerical tasks. The Unit Secretary functions as receptionist for the unit and assists the patient care team while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment. **Essential Functions** - Accurately enters orders into the computer system, ensuring minimal shortages. - Answers phones, manages patient records, schedules appointments, and ensures accurate documentation in the electronic medical records (EMR) system. - Maintains patient charts and ensure labs, consults, and reports are retrieved and distributed promptly. - Follows consult procedures accurately, ensuring physicians are notified and patient names are listed correctly. Assists physicians with labs and patient lists. - Prioritizes tasks effectively, handling STAT orders and urgent needs immediately (e.g., STAT x-rays, repairs). - Greets and assists patients, coordinates admissions, discharges, and transfers, and facilitates patient requests. - Performs other duties as assigned. - Maintains regular and reliable attendance. - Complies with all policies and standards. **Qualifications** - Completion of a Unit Secretary course or Medical Terminology course preferred - 0-2 years of receptionist or secretarial training required **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** - Basic knowledge of medical terminology. - Adept at learning new technologies to perform data entry, manage calendars, and create reports. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other office-related software. - Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations. - Strong attention to detail and accuracy. - Excellent communication skills both written and verbal - Builds strong relationships at the facility with core customer base (nurses, physicians, core team members, etc.) and facility leadership **Licenses and Certifications** - BCLS - Basic Life Support obtained within 30 days of hire required