Unit Secretary- Emergency Department

• Schedule
  - Shift
  - Hours Full-time
  - Day shift - 7:00am-7:30pm

Position Summary:

Carroll Hospital isseekinga dedicated and detail-oriented

Unit Secretary to join our Emergency Department team. As a key communication link among nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, the Unit Secretary plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth flow of information and administrative operations within the unit.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the central communication point between nursing staff and appropriate hospital personnel.

Promptly respond to phones, call systems, and other communication devices.

Accurately relay patient information and unit updates to the appropriate individuals.

Notify nursing staff of STAT requests, new physician orders, and the arrival of STAT reports.

Maintain inventory of forms, supplies, bulletin boards, census boards, and reference materials.

Accurately complete all forms, requisitions, and communication tasks to supporttimelyimplementation of physician orders.

Identify and use specialty order sheets as needed (e.g., PCA, PCEA, restraints).

Organize andmaintainpatient charts according tohospitalprotocol.

Prepare charts for patient transfers by copying relevant documentation.

Transcribe physician orders ina timelyandaccuratemanner.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Medical office experience preferred (especially in a hospital or emergency department setting).

Strong communication and organizational skills.

Ability to multitask and remain calm in a fast-paced environment