AHD Unit Secretary

Alameda Health System; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Alameda Health System is hiring an AHD Unit Secretary in Alameda, California. The role involves clerical work, managing patient charts, transcribing orders, and coordinating communication on the hospital unit.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience in an acute care or sub-acute setting with knowledge of medical terminology.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED.
• One year of experience in an acute care or sub-acute setting as a unit secretary/clerk or CNA with knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provides clerical services to the hospital unit and facilitates communication.
• Prepares and maintains designated unit records and patient charts.
• Transcribes doctor orders to Kardex and MAR; completes requisitions and chart forms.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and manages unit desk organization.
• Assists in unit orientation and coordinates communication among staff and departments.

Skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

AHD Unit Secretary

Alameda Health System Alameda, California, United States

About this position

AHD Unit Secretary

The AHD Unit Secretary is responsible for performing general secretarial and receptionist duties on the hospital unit to which he/she is assigned. Performs related duties as assigned.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Provides clerical services to and facilitates the communication for the hospital unit to which he/she is assigned.
2. Prepares and maintains accurate and readable designated unit records.
3. Accurately and efficiently prepares, maintains and assures proper disposition of patient charts including filing patient test results, histories and physicals. All test results files to be initialed and dated.
4. Transcribes doctor's orders to Kardex and MAR as indicated and completes all necessary requisitions and chart forms. Faxes orders to appropriate departments in a timely manner and completes order entry by computer.
5. Reviews patient charts to assure that all doctor's orders have been noted.
6. Maintains inventory standards for patient care and stationary supplies.
7. Facilitates communication between nursing staff, physicians, patient's relatives, visitors and other departments and relays information to appropriate persons. On units with intercom systems, answers patient calls and directs requests where necessary.
8. Maintains confidentiality of all information regarding patients and all aspects of their hospitalization.
9. Maintains organization of unit desk area.
10. Participates in the unit orientation of new personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High School graduate or GED. Minimum Experience: One year of experience in an acute care or sub-acute setting as a unit secretary/clerk or Certified Nursing Assistant with knowledge of medical terminology.

Pay Range: $39.37 - $42.49 / Hour

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.

Salary Information

$39.37 - $42.49Hourly Wage