GBMC HealthCare is hiring: Unit Secretary, MICU, Part time, 3p-1130p in Baltimor

Overview

Unit Secretary, MICU, Part time, 3p-1130p at GBMC HealthCare. Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, provides secretarial support for the assigned nursing unit.

Functions include maintenance of patient and unit records, receptionist activities, coordinating with other departments, maintenance of equipment and supply inventories, and post-discharge phone calls.

Education

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Familiarity with medical terminology normally acquired through completion of a medical terminology course to transcribe physician orders.

Licensure/Certifications

• N/A

Experience

• 6 months of experience preferred

Skills

• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to read and write to complete requisition forms and computerized order entries, comprehend and communicate complicated verbal and written instructions, and perform basic math to calculate totals and assemble charts.
• Ability to learn to utilize a computerized order entry system to request therapies, tests, meals for patients, transfer and discharge patients, and familiarity with the keyboard.
• Ability to prioritize and attend to multiple demands simultaneously.
• Ability to function effectively under stress.
• Competent to safely handle medications.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate and complete patient medical records, files routine information, follows up on missing records with appropriate parties, assembles medical records for discharge or transfer, and ensures that only authorized persons have access to them.
• Acts as unit receptionist for hospital personnel, patients and visitors. Coordinates with other departments to ensure prompt, courteous and effective delivery of care and responsiveness to patients/guests' needs.
• Maintains accurate unit records such as unit statistics, charges and logbook.
• Maintains equipment and supply inventories and ensures adequate supplies in appropriate areas throughout the shift per unit standard.
• Observes safety measures and assists in maintaining a clean, orderly environment according to hospital and unit policies and procedures.
• Assists with limited patient care duties such as passing trays and transporting patients, when necessary and only as directed by nursing personnel.
• Assists the professional staff in orienting new personnel to the unit.
• Performs discharge phone calls to patients to solicit feedback on their hospital stay using the appropriate form; refer clinical questions to the charge nurse for follow up.

GBMC Values

• Respect: Treat others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy; listen and respond appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities.
• Excellence: Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations; actively pursues learning and self-development; pays attention to detail and follows through.
• Accountability: Sets a positive, professional example; takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them; plans and utilizes required resources; reports to work regularly and on time.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others; addresses and resolves conflicts; seeks ideas from others to reach the best solutions; acknowledges and celebrates contributions.
• Ethical Behavior: Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment; respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients, families and coworkers.
• Results: Embraces change and improvement; continuously seeks to improve quality of products/services; displays flexibility and achieves results on time by prioritizing and managing time.

Pay Range

$16.86 - $25.00

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

COVID-19 Vaccination

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC HealthCare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Administrative
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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