What are the responsibilities and job description for the UNIT SECRETARY - CCDS position at Cooper University Health Care?
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Short Description
Assumes responsibility for record keeping, and intra-departmental and Inter-departmental communications.
Overview
The Surgical Care Unit (SCU), Short Procedure Unit (SPU) Same Day Surgery (SDS) and Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) are in Camden at the hospital on the second, third and fifth floors. First Pre-Admission Testing, located in 3 Cooper calls to review a patient’s health information prior to a surgical procedure. Once approval for the recommended surgical procedure is finalized and patient information is reviewed the patient is provided with information on when and where to report. Once arrived and registered the patient is escorted to the appropriate location to be prepped for surgical procedure. These RN’s prep the patient for the procedure. They review medical history, medical procedures and place an IV. Patients are met by Anesthesia and their Surgeon. Once everything is reviewed and verified the patient then goes to the OR.
Experience Required
- Previous hospital unit secretary, medical office assistant or medical records experience preferred.
- Additional unit-specific qualification may be required.
- Clerical, communication and customer service experience a plus.
- Computer literate, comfortable with Microsoft Office software.
Education Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
- Unit Secretary certification is desirable.
Special Requirements
- 5A-1:30P
