Unit Secretary - Observation

Prime Healthcare; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Voluntary benefit options

Job summary

Olympia Fields Hospital is seeking a Unit Secretary to support nursing staff by transcribing physician orders, preparing patient records, and coordinating unit supply needs. The role emphasizes indirect patient care and effective communication within the department.

The position is full-time with day shifts, offering a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development. Prior computer skills and a basic medical terminology background are preferred for success.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 as assigned.
• Orders supplies for the unit, prepares and completes each patient’s chart for necessary forms needed on a daily basis.
• Able to assist nursing staff for duties involving indirect patient care.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BLS Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

The Unit Secretary is directly accountable to the Director, 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 as assigned. Orders supplies for the unit, prepares and completes each patient’s chart for necessary forms needed on a daily basis. Able to assist nursing staff for duties involving indirect patient care.

Qualifications

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

Pay Transparency

Olympia Fields Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $15.65 to $22.67. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf