Unit Secretary - ER

Tenet Healthcare; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a Unit Secretary to support daily operations in a hospital unit. Under supervision, you will handle records, transcribe orders, schedule procedures, and communicate with staff, patients and physicians. You will prepare reports and assist with patient chart audits.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, familiarity with medical terminology, and basic computer skills; prior unit secretary experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be familiar with medical terminology.
• Experience with computer use is required.
• Prior unit secretary experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record, transmit and file communications within the unit for staff, patients and physicians.
• Transcribe physicians' orders and schedule, and sign patients in/out for surgery or tests.
• Make necessary phone calls for special orders and coordinate with clinical staff.
• Prepare routine and confidential reports and assist with chart transfers or discharges.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Under general supervision of a Nurse Manager and according to established Hospital and nursing department policies and procedures, the Unit Secretary performs a variety of duties including compiling, transcribing, preparing, and maintaining records in a specific nursing area or unit. Provides information and communication services to visitors and staff. Assists nursing staff in maintaining efficient and effective operations on the unit.

• Records, transmits and/or files written and verbal communications to, from, and within the nursing unit to staff, patients, and physicians.
• Transcribes physicians' orders and schedules and signs patients in and out for surgery, treatments, or tests as indicated.
• Makes necessary phone calls for special orders for doctors, patients, or nurses.
• Maintains current and orderly chart files; assembles patients' charts for transfers or discharges.
• Prepares routine, confidential and/or special reports, documents, and records; assists with patient care/quality assurance audits.
• Performs other duties as required or directed.

Required:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience: Must be familiar with medical terminology and have experience with the use of a computer

Preferred:

Experience: Previous experience as a Unit Secretary