Unit Secretary PreOp/PreTesting Per Diem Days

Description

The Unit Secretary works cooperatively with all members of the health care team in performing clerical and receptionist duties and assists clinical personnel with nonclinical duties.

Core Competencies

• Acts as a resource for patients and family/visitors
• Addresses administrative needs in a respectful and caring manner
• Adheres to infection prevention
• Adheres to policies and procedures, to ensure safe and optimal care
• Assists in providing patient comfort and safety
• Communicates effectively with the patient, family, and medical staff during the continuum of care
• Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals
• Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals
• Identifies common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process
• Maintains cooperative working relationships with members of the hospital team
• Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model
• Participates in organizational activities
• Reports matters requiring Nursing intervention immediately
• Supports patient care within scope of a practice as directed by other members of the healthcare team
• Utilizes resources in an economical manner
  
  
  

Department Specific Competencies

• Uses proper phone etiquette. Answers phones in a timely manner and ascertains needs and routes accordingly.
• Orders and maintains all unit inventory; including forms, office supplies and drug testing materials.
• In conjunction with the nursing staff, determines and maintains the inventory of unit supplies used in direct patient care. This includes regular communication with staff to determine par levels and preferred supplies for optimal patient care.
• Completes work left from previous shift and reports any incomplete work at the end of the shift to ensure continuity.
  
  
  

Additional InformationThis position will work across two sub-departments: Pre-Op and Pretesting. Weekend availability required.

Experience

Number of Years ExperienceType of Experience1Unit Secretary

License / Certification Requirements

BCLS or ACLS Certification

Compensation Range

$25.00 - $32.46 / Hour