Unit Secretary Emergency PRN Job at HCA Healthcare in Manchester

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Introduction
Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Unit Secretary Emergency PRN Catholic Medical Center

Job Summary And Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the coordination of all clerical and facilities functions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the Direct Supervision of the VP of Emergency Services and/or Clinical Nurse Manager, and in accordance with established CMC and departmental policies and procedures, the incumbent performs the following functions:

• Coordinates and ensures that all clerical functions are completed with accuracy.
• Delegates tasks as appropriate.
• Greets visitors to the department, ascertains purpose of visit and refers them to appropriate patient room or department staff member to provide services, ensuring that good customer service is a priority.
• Answers telephone, screens and responds to or refers appropriate staff member to provide prompt professional service.
• Maintains order of all patient records.
• Maintains all log books and/or EMR Records.
• Organizes and maintains filing system of all necessary hospital forms, ensuring they are up to date.
• Coordinates and maintains all statistical data according to department needs.
• Transcribes provider orders and inputs orders into computer system.
• Coordinates the ordering and/or return of supplies.
• Promotes and practices cost effective use of resources.
• Collaboratively works with multidisciplinary team in the coordination of patient care services.
• Coordinates the orientation of department coordinators and the clerical orientation of nursing staff.
• Acts as the primary department preceptor/resource for clerical.
• Attends organizational meetings as directed. Relays essential information to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
• Ensures confidentiality of patient and all organizational matters according to CMC policies.
• Revises unit-based forms.
• Communicates unit-based process changes to staff.
• Completes audits and/or reports as assigned.
• Meets with the Clinical Nurse Managers to determine orientation, education needs of staff on all shifts; makes telephone calls to off-duty staff when census is high and/or during short staffing situations.
• Works with the leadership team to identify and implement change in areas in need of process improvement.
• Distributes incoming mail on a daily basis to appropriate personnel.
• Attends staff meetings to gain a greater knowledge of current events and changes taking place on unit.
• Assists in transporting/obtaining medications, specimens, blood products, patient care supplies as needed.
• Maintains filing system for all forms and records.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or directed.

What qualifications you will need:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate’s Degree or Certificate in related healthcare field preferred.

Experience:

• Previous experience in the health care field preferred.
• Medical terminology essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office required.

Located in Manchester, NH, Catholic Medical Center is a 330-bed acute care hospital and Level III Trauma Center serving southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts.

As part of HCA Healthcare’s statewide network of Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester hospitals, three freestanding ERs, and over 70 care sites, you’ll join nearly 5,000 colleagues across New Hampshire who are committed to excellence, collaboration, and making a difference every day.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.