Unit Secretary - Monitoring Central Telemetry

• Maintains efficient operation of nursing unit by assessing and maintaining supplies
• Promotes effective communication, both external and internal
• Accurate transcription and transmission of physician orders through order management system
• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies
• Respects the patient's right to privacy
• Follows policies and procedures for 'No Information' patients
• Contributes to the fulfillment of departmental and organizational goals
• Supports cost containment activities
• Actively participates in department meetings
• Supports patient care activities
• Greets visitors promptly and courteously
• Answers call lights promptly and notifies appropriate caregiver
• Directs phone calls for patients promptly and courteously
• Delivers patient specimens to lab with 30 minutes of collection
• Accepts responsibility for performance of clerical duties as assigned
• Orders, maintains, and accounts for all unit supplies
• Transcribes physician orders and utilizes order management system effectively
• Maintains organized, up-to-date medical records
• Retrieves appropriate patient care forms from Meditech
• Runs daily lab reports and places lab/x-ray reports for RN to review
• Immediately notifies RN when lab results are out of range
• Prepares new charts and scans charts for completeness
• Discharges patients out of Meditech system in a timely manner
• Assists in controlling noise level at nurse's station and keeps desk area clean and neat

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic Computer Knowledge
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
• Complete training and evaluation for Order Management
• Previous hospital clerical experience or equivalent training or education preferred

Previous hospital clerical experience or equivalent training or education