Secretary, Unit
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Overview

The unit coordinator/secretary through communication, requisitioning and management of supplies and equipment, coordinates the activities of the nursing staff, the patient, the physician, other hospital departments and visitors. He/she performs general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.

Responsibilities

Customer service

Charts

Admits patient

Transfer patient

Discharge of patient

Supplies/Services

Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.

Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.

Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intradepartmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.

Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Qualifications

Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately

Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals

Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred

Basic computer knowledge is preferred

Competent in medical terminology

Current BLS

Completion of basic arrhythmia course/competency exam (REQUIRED)

Minimum of one year acute hospital experience. Preferred.

High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Hospital Description

Greater El Monte Community Hospital