Unit Secretary- Part Time -Eve/Night

$39,832 - $41,018/Yr

Nuvance Health - Poughkeepsie, NY

Part-time - Entry Level

Poughkeepsie, NY

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Unit Secretary plays a crucial role in supporting the nursing unit by performing clerical functions and non-professional services. This part-time position is responsible for maintaining efficient operations within the nursing department, ensuring accurate patient records, and facilitating communication among healthcare staff, patients, and families.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all activities involved in the preparation and maintenance of patient records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Ensures that electronic medical records (EMR) are processed and maintained accurately, entering and updating patient information.
• Prepares patient records for discharge and/or transfer, including copying paperwork and contacting appropriate departments.
• Ensures accurate, timely, and professional communication when speaking on the phone and taking messages.
• Facilitates efficient patient flow using electronic capacity management and bed management systems.
• Organizes and prioritizes workload to complete responsibilities within the assigned shift.
• Floats to other units to provide assistance as needed and accepts additional assignments to support department efficiency.
• Remains current in clerical practices and attends mandatory in-services.
• Assists with chart audits, maintains informational bulletin boards, and orders unit supplies.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent experience.
• Basic understanding of office equipment and general knowledge of simple medical procedures or terminology.