Job Description

Unit Secretary AdventHealth Fish Memorial

Location Address: 1055 Saxon Boulevard Orange City, Florida 32763

Top Reasons To Work At AdventHealth Fish Memorial

Career growth and advancement potential

Health Insurance Coverage

Great benefits such as: Educational Reimbursement

Work Hours/Shift:

Full Time, Day Shift

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Performs general clerical duties such as typing, filing, answering the telephone, directing visitors to appropriate rooms.
• Presents a positive attitude when greeting visitors and answering telephones while maintaining security and confidentiality for the patients.
• Answers telephones and intercom in a professional manner and take and relays messages accurately and promptly.
• Completely assembles medical record for each patient.
• Provides printed verification of physician consults to include time/date and personal information called.
• Clarifies all unclear orders with the RN/LPN.
• Acts as a communication liaison for the patient, family and interdisciplinary health care team.
• Assures accurate location of patients within the computer.
• Removes patients from the computer promptly upon discharge.
• Monitors PALS list and notifies primary Nurse of new orders and results pending, minimum of every 30 minutes.
• Provides Customer Service rounds, responds to patient requests within scope of practice (i.e.: Ice, blankets, pillows and room temperature).
• May be asked to initiate work orders.
• May be responsible for unit equipment, allocation, distribution and reconciliation.
• New patient room set-up/orientation.
• Assist licensed staff with minor transport needs.
• Serves as resource for medical and nursing staff, regarding order entry process.
• May be asked to initiate Quality Measure Consoles as indicated.
• Maintains a neat and tidy work area.

What You Will Need:

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Computer proficiency required.
• Medical Terminology preferred

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School graduate or equivalent. 
• Previous experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
• Completion of a Health Unit Coordinator Course preferred.
• BLS required.

Job Summary:

The Unit Secretary is responsible to assemble, process, and maintain medical records of all patients on nursing unit.  The Unit Secretary provides a welcoming and helpful resource for patients and family members.