Unit Secretary - Per Diem Days/Nights Job at DSG in Leonardtown

Unit Secretary - Per Diem Days/Nights Agency: DSG Base pay range $18.00 - $29.74 / hr About The Job Responsible for providing secretarial support for all employees within an assigned nursing unit. Provides superior customer service to patients and visitors on a given unit. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Contribute to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adhere to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Comply with governmental and accreditation regulations. Communicate clearly using customer‑focused principles. Receive, greet and direct patients, visitors, and hospital personnel. Receive and distribute mail, flowers, and various other items for patients on the unit. Assist physicians and nursing staff with clerical needs as required. Assist the Department Director, Clinical Coordinator, and Charge Nurse as directed. Answer the call system and deliver messages to the appropriate staff member. Function as a communication liaison during emergency situations and STAT requests/orders. Request/advice Bed Board/Patient Care Supervisor of all admissions, transfers, discharges, and expirations. Faxes patient assignments and staffing information to the staffing office and ancillary departments. Place calls to relay orders for consults to appropriate physicians or clinicians. Log calls placed into consult log and follow up to ensure consult messages are received and acted upon. Maintain an adequate quantity of supplies and equipment inventory; order and maintain copies of unit material as needed. Initiate, assemble, and maintain the physical integrity of electronic and hard‑copy patient medical records. Fax patient information to requested health‑care providers in accordance with HIPAA guidelines. Perform specialized tasks specific to each department by maintaining the required skills. Qualifications High school diploma or GED required (or equivalent). Experience in a medical clerical/medical receptionist position preferred. Completion of nurse technician/medical assistant/medical clerical training preferred. Equivalent hospital experience preferred. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Administrative Industries Administrative and Support Services #J-18808-Ljbffr