Unit Secretary/Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Affirms and executes the clerical requirements of the unit and unit management in a knowledgeable, skilled, consistent, and continuous manner.
• Answers phones, call bells, and interacts with visitors, patients, and staff members in an efficient and courteous manner.
• Provides input to the charge nurse/clinical leader/manager regarding the unit's staffing process.
• Organizes and maintains patient records.
• Manages and maintains various unit supplies within budgetary constraints.
• Prepares and maintains charts for all patients, ensuring confidentiality for patients and their families at all times.
• Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.
• Fomulates and utilizes effective working relationships with all healthcare team members and patients.
• Maintains a safe and orderly work environment.
• Follows WCHN standards of service excellence.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.

Education

• HS Grad/Equivalent

Other Information

• Minimum Experience: Six months
• Working Conditions: Significant manual skills/motor coordination and finger dexterity, Little or no potential for occupational risk, Medium to Heavy physical effort, May exert up to 35 lbs. force, Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company

• Danbury Hospital

Org Unit

• 174

Department

• Oncology

Exempt

• No

Salary Range

• $17.00 - $28.50 hourly