Unit Secretary - PT Eve/Night

Responsibilities

• Captures and maintains patient records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Processes and maintains electronic medical records (EMRs) accurately and completely.
• Prepares patient records for discharge and/or transfer, including copying paperwork, chart breakdown, and contacting relevant departments.
• Facilitates efficient patient flow using electronic capacity management tools and ensures clinical attributes in capacity management are current and accurate.
• Organizes and prioritizes workload to complete responsibilities within assigned shifts, updates the primary nursing board, and maintains the work area and nurses' station.
• Floats to other units to provide assistance as needed and accepts additional assignments to support departmental efficiency.
• Maintains and models REACH values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor).
• Attends mandatory in-services to remain current in clerical practices, programs, and procedures.
• Assists with chart audits, maintains informational bulletin boards, orders and maintains unit supplies in a cost-effective manner, and performs other non-clinical activities under the instruction and guidance of leadership.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent experience.
• Basic understanding of office equipment and general knowledge of simple medical procedures or terminology.