Unit Secretary
Company: Northwell Health
Location: Riverhead
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description
Job Description
Performs diverse departmental office/clerical duties. Performs
diversified office/clerical duties including, but are not limited
to: Receptionist duties.
* Utilizes appropriate hospital computer system to enter pertinent
patient information according to regulatory agencies.
* Receives, reviews, and assembles paper aspect of Hybrid Medical
Record of new admissions.
* Notifies nursing and medical personnel of the arrival of new
patients.
* Functions as the resource person for the content of the Hybrid
Medical Record.
* Maintains paper portion of Hybrid Medical Record and ensures
proper patient identification is located on all components of the
record.
* Screens calls and visitors, answers inquiries, makes referrals
and ensures the delivery of mail and messages in a prompt and
courteous manner.
* Maintains rosters of patients and their location, and maintains a
medical record book indicating the transmittal and disposition of
the paper portion of the patient's Hybrid Medical Record.
* Assists in the handling and verification of specimens and is
responsible for filing lab test results in the paper portion of the
patient's Hybrid Medical Record.
* Initiates requests for maintenance and housekeeping services and
checks the delivery of supplies and stocks appropriately.
* Maintains a defined inventory of operating supplies and initiates
request for needed items. Maintains a neat and orderly nursing
station.
* Utilizes the principles of customer service in all aspects of the
job description.
* Answers patient calls and relays patient needs to the nursing
personnel in a prompt and courteous manner or forwards appropriate
information to other departments under the direction of appropriate
nursing personnel.
* Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient
information.
* Participates in the orientation of new employees as directed by
unit leadership.
* Communicates and works effectively on a daily basis with other
staff and other departments in regard to patient care issues.
* Assists with sending messages in hospital computer system and
orders
* Performs related duties, as required.
* ADA Essential Functions
* High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
* Minimum of one (1) year prior clerical experience, required
* Ability to communicate effectively
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Keywords: Northwell Health, New Haven , Unit Secretary, Administration, Clerical , Riverhead, Connecticut
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