Requisition ID: 68392

Ministry: Presence Mercy Medical Center

Location: Presence Mercy Medical Center

Location Address:
1315 North Highland, Aurora, IL 60506 United States (US)

Department: 20245020 Emergency Services PMMC

Daily Hours: 12
Standard Hours: 0
Employment Status: PRN / Registry
Employment Type: Regular
Shift: Rotating
FLSA: N

SUMMARY

The Unit Secretary is responsible for accurately and thoroughly performing general receptionist, secretarial and clerical duties on the assigned nursing unit. Demonstrates a welcoming and friendly attitude to all customers including patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians. The Unit Secretary facilitates the smooth, efficient operations of the patient care unit.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Greets and receives visitors. Provides assistance or refers individuals to the appropriate source.

Handles all incoming telephone calls while maintaining confidentiality and determining the urgency or nature of the calls. Directs the calls to the appropriate personnel.

Performs typing, transcribing, scanning, photocopying, faxing and filing of information for office operations.

Promotes a safe environment by addressing call lights in a timely manner and follows through with the appropriate nursing staff to ensure patients' needs are met.

Identifies and reports deviations from safety. Adheres to guidelines of electrical safety and infection control.

Manages the information in the patient's medical record: assembles, disassembles, correctly files, labels, and updates information in the medical record (thin and electronic charts).

Ensures the timely ordering of unit supplies. Receives and assists with proper storage of unit supplies by sorting, assembling and distributing supplies.

Promotes and maintains a strong public relations image in dealing with physicians, patients, staff, visitors and ancillary departments.

Exhibits patient and family centered approach that promotes and enhances unit teamwork.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Does Not Supervise Employees

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Education and/or Experience
High School diploma or equivalent required.

Previous Unit Secretary experience preferred.

Ability to comprehend medical terminology. Ability to apply medical knowledge procedure and understand and act on technical information from supervisors, charts, reference books, procedural manuals, etc.

Computer Skills

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

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Business Unit: Presence Mercy Medical Center
Department Name: Emergency Services PMMC

Job Function: Nursing