PD Unit Secretary Job at Brown University Health in Newport

Overview

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SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the Nurse Manager, performs a variety of clerical and administrative support duties. Coordinates and documents flow of patient activity and information from admission into the unit through discharge or transfer.

Brown University Health employees are expected to role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Communicates clearly, concisely, and expeditiously with unit staff, physicians, patients, and visitors.
• Greets patients and visitors in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner.
• Recognizes consumer dissatisfaction and intervenes to correct or refer to the appropriate person.
• Answers telephone in a timely and courteous manner; transfers calls and pages staff accurately.
• Enters and edits patient information into the computer, including height and weight, isolation status, patient type, activity, and charge entries.
• Follows all Physician Order Management policies and procedures and all clinical informatics downtime procedures.
• Obtains missing patient data from other units or outside facilities as needed; maintains integrity of the medical record.
• Completes Medical Record Review Checklist daily.
• Orders and maintains appropriate forms, dietary supplies, educational materials, and office supplies for the unit.
• Maintains order and cleanliness at the desk area; follows up on status of purchase requisitions.
• Assists the nurse manager in monitoring staff educational records and compliance with mandatory tests/training/certifications and annual health screenings.
• Completes weekly staff projections and unit secretary schedule.
• Participates in unit staff meetings and records minutes.
• Provides support for unit quality indicators; assists with distribution and collection of quality audits.
• Conducts Environment of Care Rounds monthly, reports findings, and follows through with work orders, phone calls, and faxes to appropriate departments.
• Appropriately enters patient charges to generate revenue for the unit; reviews and reconciles charges daily and reports variances to the manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient computer skill level to enter and maintain patient data and print required reports.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks expeditiously.
• Speaks, reads, and writes English clearly.
• Eight months’ clerical experience in a health care environment strongly preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Sits, stands, and walks intermittently throughout the day; may be required to lift up to 20 pounds.

Pay Range

$17.69–$27.90 per hour.

EEO Statement

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location

Newport Hospital – 11 Friendship Street, Newport, Rhode Island 02840.

Work Type

Per Diem Role, 24 hours/scheduling graph.

Work Shift

Variable.