Secretary, Unit (SW)

CharterCARE Health Partners; North Providence (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CharterCARE Health Partners in North Providence, Rhode Island seeks a Secretary to perform clerical duties related to patient records in a nursing service unit. Responsibilities include scheduling tests, transcribing physician orders, and preparing requisitions for laboratory tests. A High School Diploma or GED is required. The position is critical in assisting nursing staff and ensuring efficient unit operations.

Qualifications

• Must perform a variety of clerical duties related to patient and hospital records.
• Coordinate activities such as scheduling patient tests as per physician orders.
• Assist nursing staff with clerical and accommodative services.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe physician’s orders onto unit records for nursing personnel.
• Prepare requisitions for laboratory tests and consultations requested by the physician.
• Order medications and supplies for pre/post-operative patients.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

CharterCARE Health Partners
North Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Admin/Clerical/Secretarial

About this position

Secretary, Unit (SW)

Summary: Performs a variety of clerical duties in connection with preparing, compiling and maintaining patient and hospital records in nursing service unit. Coordinates activities in unit such as scheduling patient’s tests as ordered by physician. Performs other clerical and accommodative services to assist the nursing staff. Transcribes physician’s orders onto unit records and files for nursing personnel. Prepares requisitions ordering laboratory tests, x-ray exams, blood tests and consultations requested by the physician. Orders medications and supplies for pre/post-operative patients. Regularly performs function of unit receptionist.

Education: High School Diploma or GED.