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Mohawk Valley Health System
Unit Secretary - 7th Floor Med Surg - Per Diem - Nights
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What they do
A Medical Secretary provides secretarial work that requires specialized knowledge of medical terminology and procedures, insurance and billing processes and medical records management. Works with physicians and other clinicians. May gather intake information from patients scheduled for appointments at an office.
$43,124 / year median in New York
+17% projected growth
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Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of the nurse manager or designee, the unit secretary directly supports all members of the nursing unit and indirectly with other ancillary departments, physicians, patients, and their families.
Core Job Responsibilities Perform clerical and public relations duties on a nursing unit Provide quality non-direct patient care and non-clinical services by accurate and complete management of the patient medical record
Maintain patient charts in appropriate and sequential order, per policy Alert appropriate personnel in emergency situations Transcribes appropriate and accurate information on patient records File reports and test results Set priorities, separates emergency/stat orders and requests from regular workflow
Post and remove all departmental bulletin board notices. Ensure postings are timely and the most recent version
Transport medications as defined and authorized by Pharmacy Services Perform other duties as required. Education/Experience Requirements