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DCH Health System · 3 hours ago

Unit Secretary / Supply Clerk

US-AL-Northport

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

DCH Health System is a healthcare provider seeking a Unit Secretary / Supply Clerk. The role involves assisting in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activities in the nursing station while performing clerical and receptionist duties.

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Responsibilities

Coordinated nursing unit functions to provide for smooth operation of all nursing/patient activities

Correctly and accurately assembles, maintains and disassemble patient medical record

Demonstrates working knowledge of order entry process and transcription of physician orders

Maintains well organized, well-supplied, clean nursing unit

Answers telephone and intercom, takes messages, and communicates messages to the appropriate person, using appropriate telephone etiquette

Assist in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures, and supporting/implementing changes necessary for improvement

Maintains statistics/logs as required by the unit Manager/Director

Performs initial and annual competency per job class

May be responsible for observation of cardiac monitors, notifying staff of alarms/changes in cardiac rhythm, or when patients are off monitor

Qualification

Basic Life Support (BLS)Clerical functionsOrder entry processElectronic mailCommunication skills

Required

Under the supervision of the RN assist in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the activities occurring in the nursing station by performing clerical and receptionist duties and maintaining the physical environment of the area

Coordinated nursing unit functions to provide for smooth operation of all nursing/patient activities

Correctly and accurately assembles, maintains and disassemble patient medical record

Demonstrates working knowledge of order entry process and transcription of physician orders

Maintains well organized, well-supplied, clean nursing unit

Answers telephone and intercom, takes messages, and communicates messages to the appropriate person, using appropriate telephone etiquette

Assist in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures, and supporting/implementing changes necessary for improvement

Maintains statistics/logs as required by the unit Manager/Director

Performs initial and annual competency per job class

May be responsible for observation of cardiac monitors, notifying staff of alarms/changes in cardiac rhythm, or when patients are off monitor

Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation

Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook

Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self

Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet

Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures

All other duties as assigned

Computer and/or computer software knowledge or experience

Approved previous experience in clerical functions or completion of inservice education classes, high school education or equivalent

Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required

Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English

Communicate with different personalities and engage in face to face discussion

Dealing with unpleasant or physically aggressive personalities

Must be able to deal with conflict

Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately

Must be able to receive delegation

Must be able to work in groups

Must be able to perform structured and unstructured work

Must be able to meet time pressure and time lines

Must be able to perform in exact and accurate manner

Must be able to use electronic mail, telephone and texting

Includes possible exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous materials and/or cleaning solutions

Requires wearing of common protective and safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, mask, gowns, etc

Very heavy work. Exerting in excess of 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking

Must be able to reach reasonable distances in any direction

Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, sit, stoop and lift

Must be able to run in an emergency

Must be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner and must be able to feel and perceive temperature, texture, shape and size with fingertips

Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation

Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range

Physical presence onsite is essential