UNIT SECRETARY Job Listing at WMCHealth in Poughkeepsie, NY (Job ID 3627545-2024-06-12)

Description

Job Summary

• The Unit Secretary assists the professional nursing staff by performing specific tasks contributing to the care of the patient and the functional operation of the unit. These clerical and receptionist functions are performed under the direction and supervision of the Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, and/or registered nurse.

Responsibilities

• Receptionist Function
  • Receives and delivers messages in an accurate, courteous and timely manner.
  • Coordinates activities on the unit including but not limited to:Directing transportation: Scheduling patient procedures and treatments.
  • Answers phones quickly with professional phone etiquette. Able to assist callers by providing information requested.
  • Notifies IS/Maintenance departments for necessary repairs, and informs Business Coordinator in a timely manner.
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  Clerical Function
  • Transcribes physician orders from physician order sheet to treatment records and/or care maps and enters in computer system as needed.
  • Transcribes orders accurately, using the correct form and proper medical terminology.
  • Enters orders in Invasion correctly, forwards to appropriate department and transcribes on the care map and/or treatment record.
  • Enters patient factors in Invision, labels chart correctly, and transcribes on the caremap and/or treatment record.
  • Physician consults; enters in Invision, and notifies physicians office/service.
  • Reports new medical orders to nurse in a timely manner.