Unit Secretary – Neuro Telemetry

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Transcribes physicians’ orders accurately and in a timely manner.
Generates and maintains tools necessary for patient care (Kardex, MAR, Nursing Flowsheets, and other treatment sheets).
Creates, maintains, and terminates patient charts in compliance with Medical Records guidelines. Obtains and files test results, lab reports, and treatments in charts. Ensures the integrity of the medical record, including patient identification on all chart forms. Maintains chart forms in correct placement in the chart behind the correct chart tab. Guarantees that all chart documents are placed in the chart in preparation for transfer or discharge. Returns old records to medical record department upon discharge. Sends thinned charts to new unit upon transfer or discharge.
Maintains patient census and status boards, log books, and computer databases, ensuring that date and records are current and accurate.

Copies records and other information as needed.
Ensures unit is appropriately supplied with the necessary forms and supplies on order for unit to run smoothly. Expedites the delivery of materials and supplies by preparing orders, tracking the processing of paperwork, and following up with the appropriate parties on a timely basis.
Prepares unit charges as appropriate for specific unit needs. Performs other duties as assigned; willingness to adapt to changing department demands.
Answers and places telephone calls timely. Takes accurate and complete messages. Pages personnel, other departments, and physicians, as needed on a timely basis.
Facilitates the movement of patients into and out of the unit and keeps the Charge nurse informed of patients to be discharged or transferred. Coordinates with patient transport and admission personnel regarding admissions and transfers as needed.
Provides non-clinical information (e.g. directions to a department, location of a patient’s room, identification of assigned nurse) to patients, family members, visitors, staff and physicians.
Monitors communication in the nursing station to protect patient confidentiality.
Schedules timely diagnostic tests and lab work as prescribed by nursing and medical staff.
Assists in answering call bells and communicating specific patient needs to staff efficiently.
Handles medication deliveries from Pharmacy and places medications in appropriate medication storage area.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequent physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion

Occasional physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Squat/kneel/crawl

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

Medical Plan

Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

– Healthcare FSA

– Dependent Care FSA

Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

– Less than 10 years of service – $5,000

– 10+ years of service – $10,000

Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Transit

Commuter Parking

Supplemental Life Insurance

– Voluntary Life Spouse

– Voluntary Life Employee

– Voluntary Life Child

Voluntary Legal Services

Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance

Voluntary Pet Insurance

Paid Time-Off Program