What are the responsibilities and job description for the UNIT SECRETARY - TELEMETRY MED SURG position at CalvertHealth?
- JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS
- Job Summary:
- Performs general clerical duties by preparing, compiling and maintaining records on a nursing unit.
- Education:
- Position requires a high school diploma or GED.
- Registration/Certification/Licensure:
- None Specified
- Experience:
- 1–2 years of related experience preferred.
- Other Requirements:
- Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
- Successful completion of Unit Secretary Orientation
- Answers phones, relays /dispatches messages to other staff &/or departments as appropriate.
- Manages the central desk area of the nursing unit – directs staff, physicians and customers as needed.
- Assists in answering the patient call system and contacts the appropriate staff person.
- Maintains up-to-date unit census.
- Orders supplies under the direction of the unit director.
- Maintains patient records, including preparing and compiling records, filing and copying as needed. Prepares admission charts and breaks down discharge charts in accordance with Medical Record protocol