Unit Secretary - Emergency Department

Prime Healthcare; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Unit Secretary to join their team. This role is crucial for facilitating communication and maintaining records within the Emergency Room. The ideal candidate will possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, with a preference for medical terminology knowledge. You'll assist nursing staff and ensure that all necessary forms are prepared for patient care. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a compassionate team committed to quality healthcare in the community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required for all new hires.
• Current BLS certificate within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates communication needs of the department.
• Prepares and maintains records on the Emergency Room.
• Assists nursing staff with indirect patient care.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Communication Skills

Computer Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Word Processing Software

Database Management Software

Job description

Overview

At Landmark Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Landmark Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Landmark Medical Center is a 214-bed acute care hospital in Woonsocket, RI. The hospital has been “A” rated for patient safety by The Leapfrog Group and has received numerous Healthgrades awards for patient safety excellence, heart care, and orthopedics. Originally known as the "Woonsocket Hospital," Landmark Medical Center has been serving the communities of northern Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts since 1873. Learn more at www.landmarkmedical.org.

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24hrs/week

2:45-11:15pm

Responsibilities

1. The Unit Secretary is directly accountable to the Director of Emergency Room, and indirectly to the Charge Nurse, and/or House Supervisor.
2. The Unit Secretary is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting.
3. Facilitates the communication needs of the department.
4. Transcribes physician orders from records (in the absence of CPOE and EMR clinical documentation system) with notation and signature by nursing staff.
5. Prepares and maintains records on the Emergency Room.
6. Orders supplies for the unit, prepares, and completes each patient's chart for necessary forms needed daily.
7. Assists nursing staff with duties involving indirect patient care.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Training

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required for all new hires, effective April 2014.
2. Medical terminology preferred.
3. Current BLS certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current.
4. Experience using computers for word processing and database management preferred.