Unit Secretary Pre-Surgery

New Smyrna Beach, Florida


Employer: AdventHealth
Industry: Patient Care
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

- Benefits and Paid Days Off from Day One

- Student Loan Repayment Program

- Career Development

- Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift : Days - 4 days per week, 10 hrs. per day 6a - 4:30p. No weekends and no holidays.

The community you'll be caring for: 401 PALMETTO ST, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

The role you'll contribute: The Unit Secretary is responsible to assemble, process, and maintain medical records of all patients on nursing unit. The Unit Secretary provides a welcoming and helpful resource for patients and family members.

The value you'll bring to the team

• Performs general clerical duties such as typing, filing, answering the telephone, directing visitors to appropriate rooms.

• Presents a positive attitude when greeting visitors and answering telephones while maintaining security and confidentiality for the patients.

• Answers telephones and intercom in a professional manner and take and relays messages accurately and promptly.

• Completely assembles medical record for each patient.

• Provides printed verification of physician consults to include time/date and personal information called.

• Clarifies all unclear orders with the RN/LPN.

• Acts as a communication liaison for the patient, family and interdisciplinary health care team.

• Assures accurate location of patients within the computer.

• Removes patients from the computer promptly upon discharge.

• Monitors PALS list and notifies primary Nurse of new orders and results pending, minimum of every 30 minutes.

• Provides Customer Service rounds, responds to patient requests within scope of practice (i.e.: Ice, blankets, pillows and room temperature).

• May be asked to initiate work orders.

• May be responsible for unit equipment, allocation, distribution and reconciliation.

• New patient room set-up/orientation.

• Assist licensed staff with minor transport needs.

• Serves as resource for medical and nursing staff, regarding order entry process.

• May be asked to initiate Quality Measure Consoles as indicated.

• Maintains a neat and tidy work area.

• Computer proficiency required.

• Medical Terminology

Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

REQUIRED:

• High School graduate or equivalent.

• BLS required

PREFERRED:

• Previous experience in an acute care hospital setting.

• Completion of a Health Unit Coordinator Course.

Created: 2024-06-15
Reference: 24020445
Country: United States
State: Florida
City: New Smyrna Beach



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