UNIT SECRETARY – MED/SURG, TELEMETRY – KELEMAN 8 SOUTH

Short Description

Assumes responsibility for record keeping, and intra-departmental and Inter-departmental communications.

Overview

Kelemen 8 is a medical-surgical unit that cares for patients with a wide variety of diagnoses, illnesses and disease processes. North and South 8 have telemetry capabilities for our patients. Kelemen 8 has frequent admissions and discharges.

Kelemen 8 can accept a total of 77 patients. The North side houses 37 patients, and the South side houses 36 patients. There are two negative pressure rooms with an anti-room.

There is a pharmacist present on the unit to assist the RNs with medication questions/concerns. Multidisciplinary rounds occur every Monday through Friday. Rounds involve all aspects of the healthcare team, including the patient and family.

Experience Required

• Previous hospital unit secretary, medical office assistant or medical records experience preferred.
• Additional unit-specific qualification may be required.
• Clerical, communication and customer service experience a plus.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Special Requirements

Part-time days, EVERY OTHER WEEKEND, SAT & SUN, 7AM-7PM