What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Secretary Float Pool FT Day position at Saint Francis Hospital - Bartlett?
St. Francis Hospital Bartlett
Saint Francis Hospital Bartlett is a 196-bed hospital dedicated to providing high quality, compassionate care to the community. As a comprehensive medical center, Saint Francis Hospital Bartlett has the expertise to deliver quality care in a variety of specialties including Emergency Services, Inpatient & Outpatient Surgical Services, Med/Surge, Ortho, Critical Care and Women’s Services.
Unit Secretary Float Pool Full Time Days Position Summary
Performs general clerical duties on a nursing unit by preparing, compiling, and maintaining records in a hospital nursing unit.
Responsibilities
Records, transmits and/or files written and verbal communications to, from, and within the nursing unit to staff, patients, and physicians. Transcribes physicians’ orders. Schedules and signs patients in and out for surgery, treatments, or tests as indicated. Orders and stores unit supplies. Makes necessary phone calls for special orders for doctors, patients or nurses. Maintains current and orderly chart files; assembles patients’ charts for transfers or discharges. Answers telephone or intercom; records and relays messages. Greets, directs, and instructs visitors as necessary. Assist physicians in locating patients’ charts and appropriate primary nurse. Prepare routine, confidential and/or special reports, documents and records; assists with patient care/quality assurance audits.
Education
Required: High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
Required: Must be familiar with medical terminology, and have experience with the use of a computer.
Preferred: Previous experience as a Unit Secretary preferred.
Certification
Required: CPR
