Job Summary:

Under general supervision of a Nurse Manager and according to established Hospital and nursing department policies and procedures, performs a variety of duties including compiling, transcribing, preparing, and maintaining records in a specific nursing area or unit. Provides information and communication services to visitors and staff. Assists nursing staff in maintaining efficient and effective operations on the unit.

Essential Functions:

Accurately transcribes physician ordersand notifies the appropriate nursing staff. 

Enters and coordinates computer data on all patients 

Coordinates with other Hospital departments, such as Radiology, Houskeeping, Laboratories, Social Services, etc. to request and obtain supplies and services. Works with nursing staff to coordinate patient transfers to and from the unit. 

Serves as the unit's communication person, answering phone calls, taking and relaying messages. Answers questions of visitors, physicians, or other departments in person or by phone. Initiates emergency protocol under the direction of a physician or nurse. 

Receives and directs visitors and family members. Provides routine information regarding Hospital and unit procedures. 

Initiates, maintains, and updates patient charts, inserting appropriate forms, ancillary department reports, consults, etc. 

Rearranges order of charts for medical records when patient is discharged. Ensures that charts for transfer patients are copied prior to transfer to other facilities. 

Ensures that the unit is adequately stocked with necessary supplies and equipment. Completes appropriate requisitions and/or charge slips, obtaining proper approvals. 

Accesses patient data for nursing and medical staff as needed. 

Maintains work area on nursing unit in a neat and orderly condition.

 

Job Requirements 


Education:

High School diploma of equivalent.

Completion of recognized Unit Secretary Program or coursework in a related field preferred.

Experience:

Varies by MBO.

License/Certification:

Certification as a Health Unit Coordinator preferred.

Additional Responsibilities:

Demonstrates a commitment to service, hospital values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.

Adheres to and exhibits Catholic Health Initiatives core values:Reverence: Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us.Integrity: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.Compassion: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.Excellence: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.

Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times. 

Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.

Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.

Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, staff and the broader health care community

Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers 


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