Unit Secretary - NICU

Job Summary

Provides support to hospital patient/care units. Attends nursing stations and performs clerical and reception duties and other services as directed. Promotes an organized, efficient and smooth functioning unit.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the patient records
• Aids in the admission coordination of the patient
• Transcribes and inputs physicians orders and patient information in a timely and accurate manner
• Notifies nurse of orders requiring immediate attention and of stat, abnormal and diagnostic test results when completed
• Screens and delivers phone and mail to appropriate individual
• Greets and directs patients, visitors, physicians and employees upon arrival to department
• Communicates issues or concerns to appropriate individual
• Assesses and prioritizes a rapidly changing workload
• Completes work in a timely manner
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment

Qualifications

• Special Skills: Basic computer skills and able to use phone and fax. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Minimum Requirements: Education - High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
• Preferred Requirements: Experience - One year experience in a hospital setting. Certification/Registration - CPR