What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Secretary Emergency Department position at Mount Nittany Health?
POSITION SUMMARY
Provide assistance in completing a variety of clerical, messenger and receptionist duties under the general supervision of the Unit Director/Manager, Clinical Coordinator, Clinical Supervisor or Charge Nurse.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- High school graduate.
Experience:
- Previous secretarial experience desirable.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Knowledge of medical terminology and computer skills desirable.
- Proficiency in spelling and accurate attention to details.
- Exhibits communication and verbal skills.
- Maintains composure in dealing with a variety of personalities and a sometimes high pressure environment.
- Relates to staff, physicians, patients/family, visitors, outside agency personnel.
License/Certification/Registration:
None
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Receives general supervision from the Unit Manager/Director.
SUPERVISION GIVEN
None
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintains patient medical records.
- Records all necessary information in the Automated Emergency Department log as well as be able to run monthly reports.
- Files Emergency Department records appropriately daily.
- Compiles ED charts for appropriate categories and sends to HIM daily.
- Pulls patient reports for physician review and then sends to HIM.
- Is proficient in computerized physician on call schedule.
- Communicates with patients, staff and physicians.
- Notifies admissions and ED cashiers regarding patient admissions.
- Answers and screens telephone calls. Receives and delivers messages to patients and unit personnel in a timely manner.
- Pages medical personnel as directed including emergency codes.
- Assists physicians in obtaining reports, charts and other information.
- Receives phoned x-ray/lab reports. Communicates information to the nurse in charge or physician.
- Maintains patient information system.
- Enters appropriate physician orders into the computer. Obtains RN verification.
- Maintains proficiency with electronic tracking system.
- Performs a variety of clerical duties.
- Restocks clerical supplies as necessary.
- Duplicates chart material as requested by unit personnel.
- Collects and distributes mail 7-3 and 3-11.
- Assists in orienting new employees.
- Assists in maintaining an orderly and well functioning environment.
- Runs errands as needed.
- Maintains patient information on ED record and requisitions during computer downtime.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs related and miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Salary : $54,917 - $79,251