PRN Labor & Delivery Unit Secretary @ HUP

About the role

The Hospital of the University (HUP) is seeking a Per Diem Unit Secretary to join the Labor & Delivery team. This position is integral to the health care team, supporting clerical operations and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Answers incoming telephone calls and relays messages promptly.
• Communicates with nursing staff and hospital personnel regarding patient needs and status.
• Calls Rapid Response Team (RRT), Airway, Code Blue, or other emergency codes as directed.
• Aids clinical staff during emergencies by coordinating communication and facilitating urgent requests.
• Greets patients, families, and visitors courteously, providing directions and basic information.
• Assists in patient safety and access management, ensuring accurate patient identification and implementing safety precautions.
• Maintains patient medical records and ensures compliance with HIPAA policies.
• Coordinates patient transport services, retrieves supplies, and delivers medications safely.
• Orders, tracks, and restocks equipment and supplies, and monitors supply levels.
• Sorts and distributes patient mail, flowers, and packages according to unit guidelines.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma

Benefits

Penn Medicine offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Employees are engaged and committed to the mission, contributing to the advancement of medical care.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.