ED Secretary PT Days

**Job Title:** Unit Secretary

**About MetroWest Medical Center:**
MetroWest Medical Center is the largest community health care system between Worcester and Boston. Our commitment to providing high-quality, comprehensive care at a location close to home has earned us recognition as one of the top hospitals in the region.

**Job Summary:**
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Unit Secretary to join our team. As a Unit Secretary, you will be responsible for compiling, transcribing, preparing, and maintaining records in a specific nursing area or unit. You will also provide information and communication services to visitors and staff, and assist nursing staff in maintaining efficient and effective operations on the unit.

**Principal Duties and Responsibilities:**
1. Transcription:

• Accurately transcribe physician orders and notify the appropriate nursing staff.
• Initiate and maintain patient care Kardex.
• Recopy MAR (Medication Administration Record) forms.
• Enter and coordinate computer data on all patients in the unit.

2. Communication / Coordination:

• Coordinate with other Hospital departments to request and obtain supplies and services.
• Work with nursing staff to coordinate patient transfers to and from the unit.
• Serve as the unit's communication person, answering phone calls, taking and relaying messages.
• Answer questions of visitors, physicians, or other departments in person or by phone.

3. Chart / Record Maintenance:

• Initiate, maintain, and update patient charts, inserting appropriate forms, ancillary department reports, consults, etc.
• Rearrange order of charts for medical records when patient is discharged.
• Ensure that charts for transfer patients are copied prior to transfer to other facilities.

4. Unit Management Assistance:

• Ensure that the unit is adequately stocked with necessary supplies and equipment.
• Complete requisitions and/or charge slips, obtaining proper approvals.
• Function as resource person and trouble shooter for computer-related issues for the unit.

5. Orientation:

• Assist with orientation of new employees to the functioning of the nursing station and the transcription of orders.
• Perform other duties as required or directed.

**Requirements:**
* Excellent computer skills;
* Knowledge of medical terminology;
* Experience in an administrative capacity in an acute care setting;
* Great interpersonal skills, ability to work well with patients, visitors, medical staff, physicians;

**Benefits:**
* Competitive salary;
* Comprehensive benefits package;
* Opportunities for professional growth and development;
* A dynamic and supportive work environment;

**Language:** English

**Work Schedule:**
7am-3:30 pm, every other weekend and every other holiday.