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Unit Secretary Med Surg Full Time Days

Ottumwa, Iowa

Req ID UNITS023280 Post Date Sep. 27, 2023 CategoryAdministrative FacilityOttumwa Regional Health Center
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GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES –

Provides indirect patient care in the hospital setting.  Prepares and compiles records in the facility.  Follows directions from physician and nursing staff.  

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

Order entry/transcription

  • Transcribing physician orders within 30-60 minutes using computerized order entry system
  • Entering patient charges into computerized system
  • Contacting other departments for scheduling/referrals
  • Notifying RN/LPN of new orders and coordinates equipment in 5-10 minutes
  • Taking/sending specimens to lab in a timely manner

Chart Maintenance

  • Assembling charts per universal chart order
  • Imprinting, dates, adding chart forms, photocopying charts and checking charts for signatures
  • Dismantling discharge charts and routes to HIM

Supplies and Equipment

  • Ordering, maintaining and verifying weekly stock/non-stock items according to unit needs
  • Assisting with annual inventory of equipment and supplies
  • Reporting defective equipment/unsafe conditions and applying defective stickers
  • Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Ability to operate basic computer programs and accurately type
  • With training, ability to read and comprehend medical terminology
  • Ability to regularly communicate with physicians, nurses, staff, patients, and families

EDUCATION

  • High school graduate or GED.
  • Course in Medical Terminology preferred.
  • Certification as Health Unit Secretary preferred.

EXPERIENCE 

  • Previous experience as a unit clerk/ward clerk in healthcare setting – preferred
  • Ability to type accurately
  • Verbal/written skills necessary to interact positively with patients, physicians, and staff.

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE

  • None Required
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