Secretary, Unit

Overview:

The unit coordinator/secretary through communication, requisitioning and management of supplies and equipment, coordinates the activities of the nursing staff, the patient, the physician, other hospital departments and visitors. He/she performs general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.
Responsibilities:
Customer service
Charts
Admits patient
Transfer patient
Discharge of patient
Supplies/Services
Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intradepartmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
Qualifications:
Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately
Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals
Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred
Basic computer knowledge is preferred
Competent in medical terminology
Current BLS
Completion of basic arrhythmia course/competency exam (REQUIRED)
Minimum of one year acute hospital experience. Preferred.
High school graduate or equivalent preferred
Hospital Description:
Greater El Monte Community Hospital