What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Secretary position at St. Francis-Emory Healthcare?
Description
At. St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent healthcare professionals. And we know that our employees deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop. We have a positive, hopeful, and resilient leadership team that is solely focused on taking care of the heart of St. Francis – the people who work here. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for person-centered care and evidence-based practice, and you would like to belong to a hospital family that only the best are invited to join, we invite you to apply today.
Job Summary
- The unit secretary through communication, requisitioning and management of supplies and equipment, coordinates the activities of the nursing staff, the patient, the physician, other hospital departments and visitors. He/she performs general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.
Essential Functions
- Greets patients and visitors. Answers, screens, and routes telephone calls. Calls codes, pages, and overhead announcements as requested
- Enters nursing requests subject to the approval of a licensed nurse. Asks for clarification when necessary
- Assists with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges. Assembles and maintains patient records and charts
- Performs needed clerical tasks, including copying, filing, and ordering/stocking supplies
- Performs registration tasks for telehealth patients
- Makes reminder and follow up phone calls to surgery patients
- Accomplishes tasks by considering all areas involved no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks and being watchful over a period of time.
FLSA: Non-exempt
EEO:
- 01 Officials and Managers
- 02 Professionals
- 03 Technicians
- 04 Sales Workers
- 05 Administrative Support Workers
- 06 Craft Workers
- 07 Operatives
- 08 Laborers and Helpers
- 09 Service Workers
Qualifications
Minimum Education
- High school diploma or equivalent X Required
Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Minimum Work Experience
- One year experience in clerical work preferred
Required Skills
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
