What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Secretary - ER position at Saint Vincent Hospital?
Overview
Embark on a rewarding career with Saint Vincent Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.
At Saint Vincent Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Job Summary
Performs general clerical duties on a nursing unit by preparing, compiling, and maintaining records in a hospital nursing unit.
Responsibilities
- Accurately transcribes physician orders and notifies the appropriate nursing staff.
- Initiates and maintains patient care Kardex and Recopies MAR (Medication Administration Record) forms.
- Coordinates with other Hospital departments, such as Radiology, Housekeeping, Laboratories, Social Services, etc. to request and obtain supplies and services.
- Initiates, maintains, and updates patient charts, inserting appropriate forms, ancillary department reports, consults, etc.
- Assists with orientation of new employees to the functioning of the nursing station and the transcription of orders.
- Performs other duties as required or directed.
Qualifications
- Required:
- Education: Knowledge of medical terminology
- Experience: Experience in administrative capacity in an acute care setting
- Preferred:
- Experience: MediTech preferred
Organization Description
Saint Vincent Hospital has been providing high-quality healthcare to Worcester and the surrounding communities for more than 125 years. At Saint Vincent Hospital, we believe you should have access to the treatments you need without having to travel far from home. We are proud to have been the first hospital in central Massachusetts to offer robotically assisted surgical procedures and minimally invasive, computer-assisted joint replacements. Some of the distinctions we have received include designations as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Services, Bariatric Surgery, and both Knee and Hip Replacement. We continue to be leaders in advanced treatments like ourCyberKnife Radiosurgery, and our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program whichoffers a unique, specialized approach to overcoming heart health challenges. Healthgrades awarded Saint Vincent Hospital #1 in Cardiology in the state and one of Americas 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention in 2023 and 2024, which puts Saint Vincent Hospital in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for coronary intervention. At Saint Vincent Hospital, you can grow your career skills through a wide range of specialties and help support the overall health of our community. Join our team!
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- Accurately transcribes physician orders and notifies the appropriate nursing staff.
- Initiates and maintains patient care Kardex and Recopies MAR (Medication Administration Record) forms.
- Coordinates with other Hospital departments, such as Radiology, Housekeeping, Laboratories, Social Services, etc. to request and obtain supplies and services.
- Initiates, maintains, and updates patient charts, inserting appropriate forms, ancillary department reports, consults, etc.
- Assists with orientation of new employees to the functioning of the nursing station and the transcription of orders.
- Performs other duties as required or directed.
- Required:
- Education: Knowledge of medical terminology
- Experience: Experience in administrative capacity in an acute care setting
- Preferred:
- Experience: MediTech preferred