Unit Secretary - Med Surg

ROXBOROUGH Memorial Hospital; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a community hospital known for its commitment to quality and compassion. As a Unit Secretary, you will play a vital role in facilitating communication and supporting nursing staff. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment while contributing to the health and well-being of the community. With a rich history of service, this hospital values its employees and provides a supportive atmosphere. If you're looking to make a difference in healthcare, this role is an excellent fit for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with medical terminology preferred.
• BLS certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates communication needs of the department.
• Transcribes physician orders and prepares patient charts.
• Orders supplies and assists nursing staff with indirect care.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Unit Secretary - Med Surg

Facility

Roxborough Memorial Hospital

Location

US-PA-Philadelphia

ID

2024-185230

Category

Admin

Position Type

Part Time < 60

Shift

Days

Job Type

Non-Exempt

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Roxborough Memorial Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Roxborough Memorial Hospital is a 131-bed community hospital. The hospital has been serving the medical and health care needs of the Roxborough, Manayunk, East Falls and northwest section of Philadelphia communities for more than a century, having first opened its doors in 1890. Roxborough Memorial Hospitals School of Nursing has been educating nurses since 1898. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation's oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency.

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Responsibilities

The Unit Secretary is directly accountable to the Director of MST, and indirectly to the Charge Nurse, and / or House Supervisor. The Unit Secretary is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting. Facilitates the communication needs of the department. Transcribes physician orders from records (in the absence of CPOE and EMR clinical documentation system) with notation and signature by nursing staff. Prepares and complies records on the Emergency Room. Orders supplies for the unit, prepares and completes each patients chart for necessary forms needed on a daily basis. Able to assist nursing staff for duties involving indirect patient care.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, 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 (AHA) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current.
4. Experience using computers for word processing, database management preferred

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