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ScionHealth Unit Secretary

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Provides clerical support and services to meet the specific needs of the unit.

Performs clerical functions for the nursing unit within the unit secretary's sphere of responsibility

Answers the telephone, takes messages and communicates messages to the appropriate person in a timely manner

Answers call lights and communicates messages to the appropriate person in a timely manner

Under direction of a nurse, schedules patient tests, procedures and activities

Prepares admission charts/records

Assembles charts for new admissions with all appropriate forms

Labels chart with correct patient and physician information

Processes patient orders as appropriate

Processes patient discharge orders

Makes copy of medical record for accepting facility as required by policy

Disassembles patient chart and sends chart to medical records after patient discharge

Orders supplies under direction of the nurse manager or charge nurse

Assists physicians as needed

Prepares and keeps current census sheets

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected

Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situations

Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team

Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal skills when working or interacting with patients, their families and other staff members

Approximate percent of time required to travel, 0%

Must read, write and speak fluent English

Must have good and regular attendance

High School diploma or equivalent

None

1 year recent Unit Secretary and Nursing Assistant experience in an acute care setting preferred