Unit Secretary – Acute Care of the Elderly

Role Overview

• Responsible for viewing and processing physician orders in the electronic medical record
• Transcribing physician orders when needed especially during downtime procedures
• Maintaining bed management records
• Accessing lab results on the computer
• Performing receptionist and clerical duties
• Coordinating non-nursing services within the unit
• Accurately view and process any physician orders in the electronic medical record
• Accurately transcribe written physician orders when needed especially during downtime procedures
• Maintain a proper inventory supply of paper forms needed in order to provide continuous service
• Courteously greet and assist visitors, screen telephone calls, and answer call buttons through nurses station intercom or in person
• Process mail and other correspondence
• Make phone calls to relay patient information and schedule appointments as directed
• Prepare medical record upon discharge of patient
• Attend daily Interdisciplinary Discharge Rounds and keep the log of potential discharges for that day or the next day
• Orient new staff members into the role of unit secretary to all the job responsibilities as indicated throughout the job description

Requirements

• High School diploma and a minimum of one year job-related experience or equivalent are required
• Basic computer skills and medical terminology are also required

Benefits

• Care New England is an equal opportunity employer
• Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization