Unit Secretary, Clinical Support – Per Diem Emergency Department Parttime

Employment Type:
Part timeShift:
Night Shift

Description:

This position is per diem, to fill-in on night shift as needed.

Job Summary:

· Initiates and receives communications from Nursing Unit Director or designated Charge Nurse and Nursing Unit staff verbally, via telephone, mail, pneumatic tube, and computer system.

· Demonstrates skills and knowledge to effectively communicate with patients or their families to meet the needs of the population served.

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Assembles new charts, records specified clinical information, files reports, imprints forms in clinical record, checks discharge chart for completion by nurse responsible, maintains patient records.

· Operates computer for transcribing diagnostic orders and other computer transactions as resented.

· Maintains pertinent hospital data and records.

· Orders and maintains supplies for the nursing unit.

· Responds and contributes to written and oral communications.

· Actively participates in all Codes and drills as scheduled.

· Attends, participates, and supports in-service education programs.

· Complies with departmental and hospital- wide policies and procedures.

· Performs other job-related duties within job scope as requested by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications
• HS Diploma or GED
• A Certificate of satisfactory completion of a formal Unit Secretary program or previous Unit Secretary experience in a hospital is required.
• Good customer-service and communication skills.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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