LPN/Unit Secretary - Emergency Dept

Opelousas General Health System; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Opelousas General Health System is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Emergency Department at the Main Campus. The position involves front desk reception, data entry for patient records, and coordinating non-clinical tasks for the Nursing Unit. You will collaborate with all healthcare disciplines and assist staff as needed.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and CPR certification. Prior clerical experience and familiarity with hospital office equipment are preferred to handle busy,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification required.
• Clerical experience preferred.
• Experience in computer order entry.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and distractions.

Responsibilities

• Documents and maintains data on patient records.
• Performs clerical / reception duties.
• Maintains a safe environment.
• Acts as a patient advocate.
• Cooperates as a member of the nursing unit, department and overall hospital team.
• Participates in performance improvement.
• Performs related work as required.
• Facilitates admission, discharge, and transfer of patients to various units and/or other institutions.
• Maintains the chart and all necessary forms and helps to maintain chart availability to physicians by keeping them in proper location.
• Transcribes physician orders.
• Conducts oneself in stressful situations.
• Approaches situations with distressed patients, families, and visitors in a calm, professional manner.

Skills

Clerical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Copier

Intercom system

Telephone operation

Computer

Fax machine

Job description

Full-time position 7am - 7pm in the Emergency Dept Main Campus.

The Unit Secretary manages and performs the role of receptionist for the Nursing Unit. The major duties for the Unit Secretary also includes managing and performing the non-clinical tasks for a Nursing Unit. The Unit Secretary collaborates with all disciplines who provide healthcare and must assist them as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Documents and maintains data on patient record.
• Performs clerical / reception duties.
• Maintains a safe environment.
• Acts as a patient advocate.
• Cooperates as a member of the nursing unit, department and overall hospital team.
• Participates in performance improvement.
• Performs related work as required.
• Facilitates admission, discharge, and transfer of patients to various units and / or other institutions.
• Maintains the chart and all necessary forms and helps to maintain chart availability to physicians by keeping them in proper location.
• Transcribes physician orders.
• Conducts himself/herself effectively in stressful situations.
• Approaches situations with distressed patients, families, and visitors in a calm, professional manner.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Certification:

CPR required.

Experience:

• Current knowledge of clinical practice.
• Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment: copy machine, intercom system, telephones, computer and fax machine.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Clerical experience preferred
• Experience in computer order entry.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and distractions.