What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Unit Secretary position at Ketchikan Indian Community Housing Authority?
Indian Preference
in hiring is given to qualified enrolled members of Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC) and Native Americans consistent with P.L. 93-638 and in accordance with KIC policy and other applicable federal laws.
Purpose
Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC) job descriptions are a management tool to help organize duties and provide employees with the employers expectations with regard to a specific job classification. The responsibilities listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a reasonable assignment for the position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Job Summary
Incumbent will provide clerical and receptionist support and assist physicians, nursing staff, patients, and family members.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
Screens all non-appointment nurse calls for emergencies per established protocols.
Establishes contact with the registered nurse when a family requests communication regarding a patients condition beyond the secretarys scope of practice.
Receives calls and chart requests for patients calling for lab and x-ray results so the nurse can return the call with the correct information available during the call.
Serves as a contact for physicians expecting outside calls in provider-to-provider communication
Assist patients with special requests and direct them to the appropriate department when necessary.
Establishes and maintains effective communication and good working relationship with coworkers for the patients benefit.
Assist nurse/provider teams with scheduling patient appointments and referrals to local facilities.
Participates in staff committees as assigned.
Perform general clerical duties, including typing, filing, and maintaining the nursing department's staff calendar.
Receive, review, accurately, and immediately route incoming patient correspondence, reports, records, and forms to the appropriate nurse/provider team. We also use our Electronic Health Records messaging system to document all incoming patient phone calls.
Handles all daily mail delivery.
Notifies the biomedical coordinator and appropriate department director of faulty equipment.
Notifies Information Technology Department for computer, printer, copier, and fax machine malfunctions.
Performs other related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications (Education And Experience)
High school diploma or equivalent required.
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in hiring is given to qualified enrolled members of Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC) and Native Americans consistent with P.L. 93-638 and in accordance with KIC policy and other applicable federal laws.
Purpose
Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC) job descriptions are a management tool to help organize duties and provide employees with the employers expectations with regard to a specific job classification. The responsibilities listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a reasonable assignment for the position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Job Summary
Incumbent will provide clerical and receptionist support and assist physicians, nursing staff, patients, and family members.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
Screens all non-appointment nurse calls for emergencies per established protocols.
Establishes contact with the registered nurse when a family requests communication regarding a patients condition beyond the secretarys scope of practice.
Receives calls and chart requests for patients calling for lab and x-ray results so the nurse can return the call with the correct information available during the call.
Serves as a contact for physicians expecting outside calls in provider-to-provider communication
Assist patients with special requests and direct them to the appropriate department when necessary.
Establishes and maintains effective communication and good working relationship with coworkers for the patients benefit.
Assist nurse/provider teams with scheduling patient appointments and referrals to local facilities.
Participates in staff committees as assigned.
Perform general clerical duties, including typing, filing, and maintaining the nursing department's staff calendar.
Receive, review, accurately, and immediately route incoming patient correspondence, reports, records, and forms to the appropriate nurse/provider team. We also use our Electronic Health Records messaging system to document all incoming patient phone calls.
Handles all daily mail delivery.
Notifies the biomedical coordinator and appropriate department director of faulty equipment.
Notifies Information Technology Department for computer, printer, copier, and fax machine malfunctions.
Performs other related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications (Education And Experience)
High school diploma or equivalent required.
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