Nursing Unit Administrative Specialist

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; Town of Warwick (NY); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking a Unit Secretary to perform clerical duties on a nursing unit and interact with patients, families and staff to support smooth operations.

The role involves maintaining patient charts, processing orders, coordinating with physicians and other departments, and handling inquiries. The successful candidate will have healthcare clerical experience and a high school diploma, with ability to work on a busy hospital unit.

Qualifikationen

• Clerical experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Aufgaben

• Adheres to department policies and procedures.
• Maintains supplies for patient care and unit duties.
• Initiates requisitions for supplies, equipment, and services.
• Orients patients, families, and visitors to the hospital.
• Handles inquiries and phone calls, including physicians.
• Reports information to the Nurse Manager in a timely manner.
• Coordinates unit work and interfaces with staff to ensure quality patient care.
• Ensures patient charts are in order and enters orders when required.
• Contacts physicians, labs, x-rays, and other departments as needed.
• Uses automated systems to perform tasks.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities.
• Maintains department logs and records.
• Performs other secretarial work like data entry and typing.
• Schedules outpatient follow-up appointments as needed.

Kenntnisse

Clerical experience

Medical terminology knowledge

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Jobbeschreibung

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking a Unit Secretary to perform clerical duties on a nursing unit and interact with patients, families and staff to support smooth operations.

The role involves maintaining patient charts, processing orders, coordinating with physicians and other departments, and handling inquiries. The successful candidate will have healthcare clerical experience and a high school diploma, with ability to work on a busy hospital unit.