What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Secretary (Per Diem) position at Norwalk Hospital Association?
Description
Position at Norwalk Hospital Association
Summary :
Rotating shifts as needed 7am-3 : 30pm and 3pm-11 : 30pm.
To provide a combination of secretarial, computer data entry, reception and clerical duties at the direction of the Administrative Nurse Manager or Designee.
Responsibilities :
1. Transcription of Physician's Orders and computer skills.
2. Prepares, maintains and forwards records in an accurate and timely manner.
3. Communicates effectively and courteously with patients, visitors, and coworkers within the scope of his / her responsibilities. Identifies unit and self when answering phone. Uses a Windows-based computer system competently. Assists the RN in care delivery by providing accurate and timely processing of communications. Relays information to appropriate person in a timely manner.
4. Demonstrates compliance with identified policies and procedures in carrying out unit assignments i.e., postings, work sheets, maintenance of data and knowledge of medical terminology. .
5. Monitors, orders and oversees maintenance of equipment and supplies in a proper, orderly and cost-effective manner.
6. Receives patient posting and assists in room assignments as necessary.
7. Checks all patient's line of vision, and / or identification bands and bed tags per unit standards.
8. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
9. Maintain and Model Nuvance Health Foundational Values (Personal, Imaginative, Agile, Connected).
10. Performs other duties as required.
Other Information :
Required : High School Graduate or equivalent. Two years previous secretarial / computer experience required with Windows based computer system. Hospital or other health care setting experience. Has completed formal Medical Terminology course.
Minimum Experience : two years
Desired : Overall performance rating of 3 or higher Requires a 3.5 or higher rating for Hospital-wide Competency of "Customer Service". Knowledge and experience in order to train and orient other unit secretaries Must possess the ability to multitask and perform duties under constantly changing priorities.
Working Conditions :
Manual : Some manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational : Some occupational risk
Physical Effort : Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
Physical Environment : Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company : Norwalk Hospital Association
Org Unit : 379
Department : Nursing Float Pool
Exempt : No
Salary Range : $16.50 - $27.67 Hourly
Salary : $17 - $28
