What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Secretary - Birthing Center position at University of Maryland Medical System?
Job Requirements
Performs Clerical/Business Duties
Compiles new charts for admissions and transfers
Maintains current charts
Prepares admission packets assuring adequate supply on the unit
Enters physicians' orders into the hospital computer
Transcribes orders accurately
Maintains tidiness/orderliness of the workstation
Maintains and orders supply inventory
Discharges and transfers patients from the unit via the computer
Follows established charge procedure for patient charge items
Processes work requests for equipment on unit to assist in maintaining a safe environment
Manages Information
Completes concurrent chart reviews and flagging of areas needing completion
Assists in contacting medical center staff to assure compliance with completing charts prior to patient discharge
Completes open record reviews as required each month
Assists in securing signature on “Permit to Treat” form
organizes and assures clinical nurse is made aware of lab results as received on the unit
GENERIC COMPETENCIES: Rating scales for behaviors will vary.
Promotes Diversity
Demonstrates behaviors which value individuals’ uniqueness, without regard to race, color, creed, age, gender, position.
Recognizes and appropriately addresses any offensive or discriminatory activity.
Communicates Effectively
Communicates (verbally and in writing) openly, honestly, directly, and positively.
Expresses a difference of opinion in a constructive manner.
Listens actively using appropriate verbal and non-verbal responses.
Addresses issues in appropriate forum and/or area.
Avoids and discourages gossip.
Uses email and paging appropriately
Practices Positive Customer Relations (Internal and Extern
Interacts appropriately with all customers, providing quality customer service.
Represents UM CRMC in a positive way within the Health System and community.
Safeguards patient/visitor/employee safety and security.
Demonstrates Professionalism/Accountability
Meets annual requirements (OSHA, Infection Control, Joint Commission competencies, Employee Health requirements) according to standards and policy.
Protects electronic protected health information and other sensitive computerized data. Uses data, and the information derived from it, only in the execution of official duties, does not share computer passwords, understands authorized use of UM CRMC equipment and computer resources, reports information security related incidents, etc.
Follows practices that demonstrate financial accountability (i.e. conserves supplies)
Reports occupational incidents to immediate supervisor, patient care supervisor or designee within 3 calendar days of an occurrence.
Meets educational/licensure/certification requirements
Demonstrates dependability.
Accepts responsibility for own actions and practices.
Aligns own work with organizational goals.
Participates in Performance Improvement activities.
Accepts and participates actively in change.
Acknowledges mistakes and learns from them.
Respects the ideas, opinions and privacy of all individuals
Supports fellow team Attends meetings.
Maintains confidentiality.
Maintains privacy for patient
Follows ethical standards. Successfully meets detailed departmental/ organizational competencies as summarized on the “Competency Summary” sheet.
Work Experience
To qualify for the position, the candidate must have an high school diploma or equivalent required. Ability to utilize computer and fax machine required. One year experience in clerical position preferred. Medical Terminology preferred.
Benefits
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation
Pay Range: $17.68-$24.76
Other Compensation (if Applicable)
Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide
Performs Clerical/Business Duties
Compiles new charts for admissions and transfers
Maintains current charts
Prepares admission packets assuring adequate supply on the unit
Enters physicians' orders into the hospital computer
Transcribes orders accurately
Maintains tidiness/orderliness of the workstation
Maintains and orders supply inventory
Discharges and transfers patients from the unit via the computer
Follows established charge procedure for patient charge items
Processes work requests for equipment on unit to assist in maintaining a safe environment
Manages Information
Completes concurrent chart reviews and flagging of areas needing completion
Assists in contacting medical center staff to assure compliance with completing charts prior to patient discharge
Completes open record reviews as required each month
Assists in securing signature on “Permit to Treat” form
organizes and assures clinical nurse is made aware of lab results as received on the unit
GENERIC COMPETENCIES: Rating scales for behaviors will vary.
Promotes Diversity
Demonstrates behaviors which value individuals’ uniqueness, without regard to race, color, creed, age, gender, position.
Recognizes and appropriately addresses any offensive or discriminatory activity.
Communicates Effectively
Communicates (verbally and in writing) openly, honestly, directly, and positively.
Expresses a difference of opinion in a constructive manner.
Listens actively using appropriate verbal and non-verbal responses.
Addresses issues in appropriate forum and/or area.
Avoids and discourages gossip.
Uses email and paging appropriately
Practices Positive Customer Relations (Internal and Extern
Interacts appropriately with all customers, providing quality customer service.
Represents UM CRMC in a positive way within the Health System and community.
Safeguards patient/visitor/employee safety and security.
Demonstrates Professionalism/Accountability
Meets annual requirements (OSHA, Infection Control, Joint Commission competencies, Employee Health requirements) according to standards and policy.
Protects electronic protected health information and other sensitive computerized data. Uses data, and the information derived from it, only in the execution of official duties, does not share computer passwords, understands authorized use of UM CRMC equipment and computer resources, reports information security related incidents, etc.
Follows practices that demonstrate financial accountability (i.e. conserves supplies)
Reports occupational incidents to immediate supervisor, patient care supervisor or designee within 3 calendar days of an occurrence.
Meets educational/licensure/certification requirements
Demonstrates dependability.
Accepts responsibility for own actions and practices.
Aligns own work with organizational goals.
Participates in Performance Improvement activities.
Accepts and participates actively in change.
Acknowledges mistakes and learns from them.
Respects the ideas, opinions and privacy of all individuals
Supports fellow team Attends meetings.
Maintains confidentiality.
Maintains privacy for patient
Follows ethical standards. Successfully meets detailed departmental/ organizational competencies as summarized on the “Competency Summary” sheet.
Work Experience
To qualify for the position, the candidate must have an high school diploma or equivalent required. Ability to utilize computer and fax machine required. One year experience in clerical position preferred. Medical Terminology preferred.
Benefits
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation
Pay Range: $17.68-$24.76
Other Compensation (if Applicable)
Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide
Salary : $18 - $25