medical unit secretary

Hartford HealthCare

<div>Location Detail: 100 Grand Street New Britain (10126)
Shift Detail: Every other weekend Rotating holidays
Work where every moment matters. 
 
Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. 
 
The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life. 
 
Job Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse the Unit Secretary coordinates selected patient activities between the nursing unit and other internal departments, maintains and organizes patient medical records and nursing unit activity files, transcribes medical orders and orders and maintains equipment and supplies.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Qualifications</h3> 
<ul><li>1-2 years of previous secretarial/clerical experience required.</li><li>
High School Diploma/GED preferred.</li><li>
Previous Unit or Medical Secretary experience preferred.</li><li>
Ability to work under pressure and deadlines and balance multiple priorities required.
</li><li>PC skills and knowledge of medical terminology required.</li><li>
Excellent communication skills required.</li></ul> 
We take great care of careers. 
 
With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.</div>

Unit Secretary - Med Surg

Allegheny Health Network

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Company :
</h2>Allegheny Health Network
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Description :
</h2>GENERAL OVERVIEW
The unit secretary serves to support and enhance the activities of the nursing unit by effectively communicating, transcribing orders, chart maintenance and maintaining an organized work environment
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
<ul><li>Performs clerical duties related to admission, transfer and discharge, maintenance of patient activities for the records, telephone answering and unit reception. (35%)
</li><li>Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members. (30%)
</li><li>Accurately and completely transcribes orders subject to the approval of a licensed nurse. Enters and verifies patient charges within established timeframes. (35%)
</li>Performs other duties as assigned or required. 
<li>
</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred
<ul><li>Previous healthcare experience, medical terminology and computer skills preferred
</li></ul>Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Unit Secretary - Medical ICU - AGH - Full Time

Trinity Health

Employment Type: 
Full time
 
Shift: 
Day Shift
 
Description: 
Position Summary: Provide administrative support to the unit. This position is a 12-hour dayshift 7 am to 7:30 pm (scheduled days rotate; requires availability to work any scheduled day of the week including weekends).
 
What You Will Do: 
<ul>
<li>Initiate and receive communications from Nursing Unit Director or designated Charge Nurse and Nursing Unit staff verbally, via telephone, mail, pneumatic tube, and computer system.</li>
<li>Communicate effectively with patients or their families to meet the needs of the population served.</li>
<li>Assemble new charts, record specified clinical information, file reports, imprint forms in clinical record, check discharge chart for completion by nurse responsible, maintains patient records.</li>
<li>Operates computer for transcribing diagnostic orders and other computer transactions as resented.</li>
<li>Maintains pertinent hospital data and records.</li>
<li>Orders and maintains supplies for the nursing unit.</li>
<li>Actively participates in all Codes and drills as scheduled.</li>
<li>Performs other job-related duties within job scope as requested by supervisor.</li>
</ul>
What You Will Need: 
<ul>
<li>High School Diploma or GED</li>
<li>A Certificate of satisfactory completion of a formal Unit Secretary program or previous related experience is required.</li>
<li>Good customer-service and communication skills.</li>
</ul>
Position Highlights and Benefits
 
<ul>
<li>We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.</li>
<li>We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners.</li>
</ul>
Ministry/Facility Information: 
<ul>
<li>A member of Trinity Health,one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation,Fort Lauderdale-based Holy Cross Hospital, dba Holy Cross Health, is a full-service, not-for-profit, Catholic, teaching hospital operating in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy.We are the only not-for-profit Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties.Through strategic collaborations and a commitment to being a person-centered, transforming, healing presence, the 557-bed hospital offers progressive inpatient, outpatient and community outreach services and clinical research trials to serve as our community’s trusted health partner for life.</li>
<li>We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.</li>
</ul>
Our Commitment
 
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Clinical Support Coordinator (Unit Secretary) - CCU

Temple University Health System

Provides direct and indirect patient care duties under the guidance and direction of the registered nurse. Responsible for implementing components of the plan of care through the initiation/completion of procedures relating to basic human, mental health and social needs; comfort, safety and emergency measures; activities of daily living; personal care needs; nutrition and fluid needs; and elimination needs. Measures vitals signs, interprets cardiac monitoring strips, identifies dysrhythmias, documents monitoring strips and reports information to the registered nurse. Performs ECGs, venipuncture, capillary blood glucose testing, and Unit Secretary, Patient Transport and Environment of Care duties.
 
Education
 Other Successful completion of Nurses Aide/Medical Assistant Training and Competency Evaluation program or successful completion of the Fundamentals of Nursing Care Course in a Registered Professional Nurse program. Required
 High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred
 
Experience
 General Experience as a nursing assistant, medical assistant, monitor technician and/or unit secretary. Preferred
 General Experience as a nursing assistant, medical assistant, monitor technician, phlebotomist and/or unit secretary - for Medical Telemetry Preferred
 
Licenses

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN- 6A Medical Surgical- 24HR Night Shift - Episcopal Campus

مجموعة الموسى الصحية

<div>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
<ul><li>Provide personalized coordinated care, support and treatment for patients and families.
</li><li>Treat people with dignity, compassion, and respect.
</li><li>Involve patients, families and caregivers by providing them with education and resources for offering optimal support to promote recovery.
</li><li>Acts as a general receptionist for the unit with a welcoming manner and helpful attitude.
</li><li>Performs clerical duties related to generating monthly statistics, policies and procedures.
</li><li>Provides clerical support to the department including filing of test results, maintaining stock of forms and charting supplies.
</li><li>Processes physician orders as per policy including daily workloads.
</li><li>Assists the Staff by periodically checking and subsequently Discharging Patients awaiting Department Clearance.
</li><li>Utilizes the communication systems in an efficient and effective manner (telephone, computer, pneumatic tube and mail system etc.)
</li><li>Acts as part of the team by ensuring communication is passed on to the appropriate person in a timely manner, maintaining department logs and correspondence files.
</li><li>Communicates clearly and effectively with other departments in booking procedures, tracking information and obtaining supplies or equipment for staff and patients.
</li><li>Assists the staff with data processing needs.
</li><li>Performs duties in a timely manner and one that respects the confidentiality of patient information.
</li><li>Assist with the orientation of new staff as it relates to the clerical functions.
</li><li>Performs other tasks and duties within the scope of the knowledge, skills, and experience required for the job, as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
</li><li>Ensures store are neat and tidy .all consumable bins are properly labeled
</li><li>Performs periodic audit in the store
</li><li>Utilizing the communication system in efficient and effective
</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS :
<ul><li>Graduation from high school
</li><li>Preferably fluent in English
</li><li>Post High school clerical course, preferable
</li></ul>PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
<ul><li>Post high school clerical course, preferable with medical terminology or appropriate experience as determined by the Human Resources Department.
</li></ul>SPECIALIZED SKILLS:
<ul><li>Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
</li><li>Good computer knowledge
</li><li>Typing/keyboard at 40 words per minute.
</li><li>Work may require lifting or pushing in excess of 30 pounds.
</li><li>Work requires walking, running, climbing and bending</li></ul></div>

Medical Unit Clerk

Provides direct and indirect patient care duties under the guidance and direction of the registered nurse. Responsible for implementing components of the plan of care through the initiation/completion of procedures relating to basic human, mental health and social needs; comfort, safety and emergency measures; activities of daily living; personal care needs; nutrition and fluid needs; and elimination needs. Measures vitals signs, performs ECGs, venipuncture, IV placement, capillary blood glucose testing, and Unit Secretary, Patient Transport and Environment of Care duties.
 
Education
 High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
 Other Successful completion of Nurses Aide or Medical Assistant Training and Competency Evaluation program, EMT training program or Nursing student with satisfactory completion of Nursing 101 clinical or equivalent clinical rotation Required
 
Experience
 1 year experience in a related patient care role Preferred
 
Licenses
 Basic Life Support Required

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN - ED- Emergency Dept- 20HR Evening Shift (3p-1130p)- Episcopal and NE Campuses

UMass Memorial Health

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Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt
Hiring Range:
$19.74 - $28.59
Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate&rsquo;s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Schedule Details:
Scheduled Hours:
Shift:
1 - Day Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America)
Hours:
24
Cost Center:
10020 - 1226 Nursing 7 ICU
Union:
SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)
This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Everyone Is a Caregiver</h1>
At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver &ndash; regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician, and in keeping with unit specific standards, provides patient care to meet the personal needs and comfort of patients; and assists members of the healthcare team.
 
As an integral member of the patient care team, serves both internal and external customers including patients, nurses, physicians and other colleagues who support the delivery of care and services. 
The Patient Care Tech III (PCT III) brings an additional skill set to the table. PCTs that are performing unit secretary duties, telemetry monitoring, remote video monitoring, or are working in the Emergency Department, ICU, Dialysis, Spine Procedure Room, Endoscopy, Neurointerventional Radiology, Angiography, and Radiology Short Stay, and Harrington Telemetry Certified &amp; Step-Down Unit are eligible for this level.
I. Major Responsibilities: 
1. Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients. Examples, but not limited to changes in skin condition, vital signs, and/or mental status. 
2. Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee. 
3. Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment. Works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed. 
4. Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment. 
5. Assists in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities. 
6. Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention alternative devices/strategies as directed, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient. 
7. Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and pulse oxymetry). Measures and records patients&rsquo; height and weight. 
8. Performs EKG&rsquo;s, performs Point of Care (POC) tests and bladder scanning according to hospital standards. Collects, labels, and prepares specimens for transport to lab. 
9. Phlebotomy in certain locations. 
10. Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients&rsquo; needs by acting as a source of information and approaches all interactions with the intention of building positive rapport and relationships. 
11. Performs other selected unit specific procedures such as battery changes for telemetry units, checking status of unit equipment, cleaning equipment between patients and proper storage of supplies. 
12. Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures by preparing patient; obtaining and setting up equipment and supplies, such as intravenous and hemodynamic lines, and utilize sterile technique when indicated. Help in positioning the patient and providing the patient with emotional support. Clean up equipment and supplies following the treatment and/or procedure. 
13. Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake. Sets up full strength tube feeding solutions and refills tube feeding bags as directed. Empties and records output, as approved, from a variety of sources, e.g., Foley catheter, ostomy appliances and drainage systems. Performs ostomy care on established ostomate patients as directed.
 
14. Answers telephone using appropriate telephone etiquette. Takes and relays messages. Utilizes intra-department communication systems, such as pagers and intercom. 
15. Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment. 
16. Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to UMMHC e mails on a regular basis.
The PCT III must fit into one of these specialties:
Unit Secretary 
Functions as unit secretary assisting with patient admissions, transfers, and discharge procedures at least 5 shifts (40 hours) every 6 months. Has administrative responsibilities including, but not limited to, maintaining logs, organizing patient care charts for admission/discharge/transfer and maintenance of medical records. Enters data or retrieves medical information from the electronic medical record systems.
Remote Video Monitoring 
Continuously observes multiple patients utilizing the remote video monitoring system. 
Emergency Department, Step Down Unit, ICU, Dialysis, Spine Procedure Room, Endoscopy, Neurointerventional Radiology, Angiography, and Radiology Short Stay.
Telemetry Certified &amp; Step-Down Unit - Harrington 
PCT IIIs are cross trained in phlebotomy and telemetry competencies, as well as the unit clerk position. PCT IIIs will also be assigned to areas of higher acuity, such as the Step-Down Unit.
Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities: 
1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives. 
2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed. 
3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations. 
4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements. 
5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors. 
6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance. 
7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
All responsibilities are essential job functions. 
II. Position Qualifications: 
License/Certification/Education: 
Required: 
1. Minimum of a high school education or GED. 
2. Current Basic Life Support. 
Experience/Skills: 
Required: 
1. Demonstrated competency attainment in the PCT II level or 1 year of acute care/hospital experience or 1 year of EMT Paramedic experience. 
2. Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner. 
3. Medical Terminology. 
4. Computer skills. 
5. Strong interpersonal skills to gather information from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative work within the department and across the organization and provide exceptional service to patients. 
6. Must have proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations and requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed. 
7. Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.
Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements. 
Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents. 
III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions: 
Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment. 
Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations. Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds. Work is of heavy demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently. 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We&rsquo;re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health &ndash; for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.</div>

7 ICU, PCT III, 24 Hours, Days

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