University of Maryland Medical System · 20 hours ago
Unit Secretary
Easton, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$17.68/hr - $24.76/hr
1+ years expThe University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system focused on delivering compassionate, high-quality care. The Unit Secretary supports direct patient care activities by performing clerical and receptionist functions and communicates with all persons involved in unit operations.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Performs clerical duties which include but are not limited to: accurate, legible transcription, copying and filing, chart assemble and breakdown, telephone etiquette and technical skills, scheduling of diagnostic tests
Initiates, updates, and/or maintains authorized records and unit log books
Maintains unit manuals and resource material
Maintains an orderly work environment by minimizing clutter/noise in the nurses' station, assisting physicians and other health care team members with charts, and performing light cleaning duties
Monitors, requisitions, and stocks supplies to maintain unit PAR levels. Reports problems to unit manager in a timely manner
Answers telephones and intercoms; receives and conveys messages; places calls, as requested
Communicates with RN throughout the shift, establishing time frames and priorities to facilitate patient care and movement through the system; notifies appropriate departments of patient admissions, discharges, and transfers
Communicates in a professional manner and demonstrates respect for patients/families/significant others and health team members
Offers support and feedback to peers and staff. Applies principles of caring and healing in interactions with patients and families and with colleagues
Seeks and supports opportunities for professional growth and development
Serves as coach and mentor for less experienced colleagues
Offers consistent and visible support to team members
Strives to achieve excellence of service as described in the CARE Manual
Responds to the following Shore Health System codes: Code Red (in the immediate area), Code Pink (when called), Code Yellow (when called). Responsible for honest behavior in all matters. To the best of the employee’s knowledge and understanding, complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations
Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information. Uses and discloses only that information which is necessary to perform the function of the job
Ensures accuracy in the medication process, including, transport, storage and security of medications to include IV solutions
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of one year of clerical/secretarial experience; preferably in a healthcare setting
Demonstrated keyboard skills
Excellent verbal communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Company
University of Maryland Medical System
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) was created in 1984 when the state-owned University Hospital became a private, nonprofit organization.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Kenneth Kozel
President and CEO
Hank Franey
Executive Vice President and CFO
Recent News
2023-06-30
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