What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Secretary - Med Surg position at Iberia General Hospital And Medical Center?
Iberia Medical Center
(IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our
vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and
employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many
diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and
grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors.
IMC is currently hiring a Unit Secretary - Med Surg. , who u nder
the general supervision of the Unit Director and with the authority of the
Chief Nursing Officer, the unit secretary interacts with the patients and other
staff to ensure that the unit runs efficiently.
The unit secretary is responsible for ordering supplies, answering
telephones, communicating pertinent information to other departments, entering
orders in the computer system, placing labs on charts, etc.…generally taking
orders off in an efficient and timely manner.
EDUCATION
High School diploma.
TRAINING/EXPERIENCE
Previous experience preferred, but not required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic
computer skills Ability
to maintain good working relationship with coworkers Good
communication skills Good
customer service skills
PRINCIPLE TASKS/DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrates
respect for patients and families. Maintains
and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care Identifies
patient and family education needs and in collaboration with other disciplines
initiates’ education needs according to the age of the patient. Participates
in departmental and hospital improvement plan Functions
as a positive role model for peers and promotes a professional image of Iberia Medical
Center Maintains
confidentiality, security, and integrity of patient and organizational data Consistently
lives by the Iberia Medical Center Standards of Performance Adheres
to the Patient Safety Goals Adheres
to hospital policies and procedures
Employment Type:
OTHER
