Brown University Health · 3 months ago
MH Unit Secretary/Unit Assistant
Taunton, MA
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$18.86/hr - $27.53/hrBrown University Health is a healthcare organization that values Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. They are seeking a Unit Secretary/Unit Assistant to coordinate unit activities, manage information flow, and support nursing staff in a hospital setting.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate unit activity, main point of contact between unit and transport, ancillaries, and physicians
Answers all calls by identifying department and name
Aware of new orders – transport and ancillary orders, if a test is added etc and communicates to the appropriate nurse
Maintains and updates physician pager numbers monthly for nurses, this will be essential during downtime
Report any telephone problems to communications and bump up the chain of command to Director/Supervisor
Maintain a list of phone numbers of physicians in the area
Monitors that all patients have proper arm bands on
Contact registrationdmissions for replacement
Maintain stock of lab/x-ray requisitions for downtime
Report printer and computer problems to help desk/ put a ticket in and inform Director/Supervisor
Provides and tracks data: i.e. page to MD and response, discharge information etc as requested for flow of the department
Orders and maintains accurate par levels for inventories
Assists in maintaining a safe environment and intervenes appropriately
Utilizes the proper procedures and addresses patients’ concerns by notifying the charge nurse, Director/Supervisor
Initiates and tracks appropriate facilities, BioMed, housekeeping and IT related problems/replacements/request on work orders
Notifies BioMed department of malfunctioning equipment and arranges repair requests, and tracks equipment to ensure it is returned to the department
Copies charts and other materials as requested
Maintains and tracks compliance with BLS, TB, Fit testing and all minimal job requirements
Participates on committees as requested
Relays accurate messages to appropriate personnel in a timely manner
Participates in quality improvement projects as requested by Director
Responds to staffing needs of the healthcare team by cross-training and floating to other units
Performs all other duties as required for improved function, and in meeting unit goals
Makes staffing calls to fill holes as directed
Completes work assignments within an acceptable time frame
Uses time and resources to the best possible advantage for successful completion of job responsibilities
Develops and maintains efficient working relationships
Is reliable in respect to attendance and punctuality
Recognizes the importance of team efforts and partners with others to achieve positive outcomes
Is part of a team effort to ensure quality services
Offers creative solutions or alternatives to issues or concerns
Produces quality results
Continually strives to improve the quality of work
Accepts responsibility for all work performed and takes appropriate corrective action as needed
Monitors paper documentation to ensure dates/time/signatures etc are documented
Keeps nursing desk clean and tidy
Ensures appropriate books and manuals, forms etc are in the appropriate place and current
Where telemetry exists boxes are inventoried, checked on discharge that box is in slot
Organizes work spaces as requested by Director of the department
Qualification
Required
Certified Nursing Assistant Certification
Demonstrates computer knowledge
Knowledge of medical terminology
Customer service skills
High School Education
Ability to assist lifting and carrying up to 20lbs
Ability to sit for an extended period of time
BLS
Preferred
College degree preferred
Previous experience in role preferred
Meditech knowledge preferred
Company
Brown University Health
Brown University Health provides an integrated academic health system offering hospital services, outpatient care and clinical education.
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
Funding
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