Unit Secretary-Neurology--Evening

Unit Secretary - Neurology - Full Time - Evening

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Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, performs specific clerical and non‑professional services necessary to maintain efficient operations of the nursing unit.

• Coordinates preparation and maintenance of patient records to ensure accuracy and completeness, including assembling all admission records and printing labels and .
• Ensures electronic medical records (“EMR”) are processed and maintained accurately, entering and updating patient information.
• Prepares patient records for discharge and/or transfer, copying paperwork, chart breakdown, and contacting appropriate departments including discharge concierge.
• Ensures accurate, timely, and professional communication when speaking on the phone, taking messages from department members, speaking to patients and physicians, and making post‑discharge follow‑up appointments.
• Facilitates efficient patient flow via electronic capacity management and bed management system, ensuring clinical attributes are current and accurate.
• Organizes and prioritizes workload to complete responsibilities within assigned shift, updating the primary nursing board daily and as changes occur, initiating and/or updating census sheets, and maintaining a neat and orderly work area.
• Floats to other units to provide assistance as needed and/or accepts additional assignments as requested to support the department’s efficiency.
• Stays current in clerical practices, programs, and procedures used by the department, attending mandatory in‑services as evidenced by completed education records.
• Assists with chart audits, maintains informational bulletin boards, orders and maintains unit supplies cost‑effectively, and performs other non‑clinical activities under leadership guidance.

• High School diploma, or equivalent experience.

• Basic understanding of office equipment and general knowledge of simple medical procedures or terminology.

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coordination & finger dexterity
Occupational:
Some occupational risk
Physical Effort:
Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force
Physical Environment:
Generally pleasant working conditions

Company:
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Org Unit: 1226
Department:
Med Surg 6 - Neuro
Exempt:
No
Salary Range: $19.72 Hourly