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Nuvance Health · 22 hours ago

Unit Secretary (part time) - Day/Eve

Norwalk, CT

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$17/hr - $28.50/hr

0+ years exp

Nuvance Health is a healthcare organization that fosters an inclusive culture and prioritizes community health. The Unit Secretary will provide secretarial, data entry, reception, and clerical duties under the guidance of the Administrative Nurse Manager, ensuring effective communication and record maintenance within the unit.

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Responsibilities

Transcription of Physician's Order's and computer skills Criteria A: Transcribes Physician's Order's in an accurate and timely manner according to Norwalk Hospital's Policies and Procedures. Transcription of Physician's Order's and computer skills Criteria B: Calls department for facilitation of transcribed order when appropriate

Record Maintenance Criteria A: Prepares, maintains and forwards records in an accurate and timely manner. Record Maintenance Criteria B: Files all reports in the correct patient's records daily. Replenishes and reviews records on a daily basis, according to unit procedures. Record Maintenance Criteria C: Prepares records for admission, transfer, surgery, procedures, discharge and expiration. Delivers expiration records to Admitting, immediately. Record Maintenance Criteria D: Processes discharge records according to standard chart order

Communication Criteria A: Communicates effectively and courteously with patients, visitors, and coworkers within the scope of his/her responsibilities. Identifies unit and self when answering phone. Communication Criteria B: Competent in the use of Cerner, Navicare Call System, Vocera, Nash system and Forms on Demand. Communication Criteria C: Assists the RN in care delivery by providing accurate and timely processing of communications. Relays information to appropriate person in a timely manner. Communication Criteria D: Remains current with unit based and hospital wide information, such as email, Shared Governance and other means of communication

Occupational and Personal Responsibilities Criteria A: Follows all identified policy and procedures in carrying out unit assignments i.e., postings, work sheets, maintenance of data and knowledge of medical terminology. Occupational and Personal Responsibilities Criteria B: Offers suggestions and solutions to help improve unit operations. Occupational and Personal Responsibilities Criteria C: Maintains neat and orderly appearance and environment. Occupational and Personal Responsibilities Criteria D: Complies all competencies and annual requirements as established by the Staff Development Department and the Nurse Manager. Maintains personal Educational Record

Equipment and Supplies Criteria A: Monitors, orders and oversees maintenance of equipment and supplies in a proper, orderly and cost-effective manner. Equipment and Supplies Criteria B: Enters and renews chargeable items/services into computer system for patient care correctly. Equipment and Supplies Criteria C: Contacts appropriate departments as directed by Manager/designee, for needed services on nursing unit

Unit responsibilities Criteria A: Enters all assignments in to the Navicare system. Unit responsibilities Criteria B: Enters the Nash data every 4 hours and reviews the previous 24 hours of data for accuracy on day shift. Unit responsibilities Criteria C: Supports unit by assisting with call bell response according to unit standard, following hierarchy. Unit responsibilities Criteria D: Completes unit safety rounds, including checking name bands, signage, and emergency equipment

Performs other duties as assigned

Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position