UNIT SECRETARY Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The Unit Secretary in Miami, FL performs receptionist and clerical duties under a nurse's supervision. Responsibilities include ordering supplies, coordinating medical equipment delivery, scheduling appointments, and communicating with patients and families. This role also involves maintaining patient records, cleanliness of the nursing station, and promptly addressing any concerns. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.
Job Description
UNIT SECRETARY
Miami, FL
Description
Summary & Objective
The Secretary, Unit performs all clerical and receptionist duties under the supervision of a licensed nurse on a specific nursing unit and under the management of the Director, Nursing Services or designee.
Essential Functions
Performs receptionist and clerical duties on the unit.
Orders necessary secretarial/office supplies and forms to maintain functional, organized nursing station.
Greets and assists patients and/or residents, visitors, family members, physicians, and other staff looking for assistance.
Coordinates delivery of all necessary Durable Medical Equipment (DME) as ordered by physician and/or Nursing Manager.
Schedules appointments and transportation for residents and/or patients as ordered by physician and/or Nursing Manager.
Communicates with family members as necessary for upcoming patient and/or resident appointments.
Assembles/dissembles medical charts for all patients and/or residents upon admission, transfer and/or discharge.
Forward completed dissembled charts of discharged patients to the HIM Department
Thins current medical records charts according to established policy and forwards to HIM Department if applicable
Prepares laboratory, radiology and other diagnostic requisitions according to physician orders.
Places calls to physicians’ offices and to other departments as requested by nursing management.
Ensures that each resident has all required resident identification materials within 24 hours of admission.
Keeps nursing station clean and clutter free.
Communicates any problems or concerns to the Manager, Nurse or designee in a timely fashion.
•Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Other Duties
Maintains flexibility in assignment changes due to census fluctuation.
Floats to other units as assigned to meet patient and/or resident care needs.
Provides orientation to new employees as needed.
Maintain your required license, certifications and mandatory skill updates.
Comply with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility
May serve as an interim department leader depending on need
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 250+ pounds, walk, climb stair or ladders, stand on feet for extended periods of time, etc.
