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Gilchrist · 1 month ago

Unit Secretary- Unit 35 11p-7:30- Med/Tele- Third shift- 32 hrs/wk

GBMC Hospital

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$16.86/hr - $25/hr

Gilchrist is a healthcare organization seeking a Unit Secretary to provide secretarial support for an assigned nursing unit. The role involves maintaining patient records, coordinating with departments, and assisting with patient care duties as needed.

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Responsibilities

Maintains accurate and complete patient medical records, records pertinent routine information, files reports/test results, follows up on missing records/reports with appropriate parties, assembles medical records for patient discharge or transfer, and ensures that only authorized persons have access to them

Acts as unit receptionist for hospital personnel, patients and visitors. Provides assistance to staff and patients/guests, frequently interacting and coordinating with other departments, to ensure prompt, courteous and effective delivery of care and responsiveness to patients/guests needs

Maintains accurate unit records such as unit statistics, charges and logbook

Maintains equipment and supply inventories. Maintains adequate supplies in appropriate areas throughout the shift per unit standard

Observes appropriate safety measures and assists in maintaining a clean, orderly environment according to hospital and unit policies and procedures

Assists with limited patient care duties such as passing trays and transporting of patients, when necessary and only as directed by nursing personnel

Assists the professional staff in orienting new personnel to the unit

Performs discharge phone calls to patients to solicit feedback on their hospital stay using the appropriate form. Refer clinical questions to charge nurse for follow up