Unit Secretary ED Position Available In Cobb, Georgia

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what’s possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people’s lives.

Job Summary:

The Emergency Department (ED) unit secretary facilitates age specific patient care by performing clerical and receptionist functions including: timely and accurate computer order entry; compiling all ED medical record components; reviewing the ED medical record and accurately completing the ED charge sheet; maintaining unit supplies; preparing and maintaining patient charts. Submits timely and accurate patient information to Bed Control for patients requiring admission. Prepares the inpatient chart and admission packet. Maintains the ED Tracking Board with current and accurate information. Communicates frequently with PAS, Lab and Imaging to facilitate patient care. Calls consults in a timely manner; follows up as needed. Provides assistance to consulting physicians and mid-level practitioners as needed. Functions as pivotal communications source in the ED. Transports unit supplies, equipment and patient medications as needed. Maintains an organized and neat nurses station. Performs other duties deemed necessary to ensure delivery of patient care.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Complete and accurate computer entry:

• Physician orders
• Consults
• Inpatient bed requests to Bed Control
• ED Tracking Board information: patient location, care providers, comments, bed status Effective, timely and appropriate communication with:
• PAS, Lab and Imaging to facilitate patient care
• ED and consulting physicians
• Resource and staff nurses
• Family members inquiring about patients
• Media
• Administration and Patient Care Leadership
• Public officials and Law Enforcement Compile and complete the medical record:
• Ensure all ED medical record components are compiled at time of discharge
• Review the ED medical record and complete the ED charge sheet on all patients prior to discharge
• Prepare the inpatient chart components
• Prepare the admission packet and provide to ED nursing Utilizes and maintains equipment and supplies appropriately and safely:
• Maintains a neat and organized nurses station.
• Assures nurses station is appropriately stocked with forms, paper, etc.
• Maintains desktop computers in nurses station; notifies help desk when necessary.
• Maintains downtime forms and implements procedures when necessary.
• Transports unit supplies, equipment and patient medications as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Required Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 1 year of recent secretarial experience in a patient care environment (physicians office, long-term care or acute care).

Required Required Minimum Skills:

Effective communication skills (verbal, telephone and written) required. Proficiency with desktop computer required. Proficient understanding of medical terminology. Must demonstrate willingness to be a team-player and a self-starter. Must be able to multi-task effectively. Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care. Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

OUR MISSION

To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION

Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.

OUR VALUES

We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.