Unit Secretary (F/T) Days - Psych Dept.

Nuvance Health Opportunity At Nuvance Health, we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career. Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, and we provide advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care. Our accolades include: The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety Healthgrades - America's 50 Best Hospitals U.S. News & World Report - high performance in heart failure treatment At Norwalk Hospital, we prioritize the health and well-being of our team, fostering a friendly and supportive culture where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of what we do. From the moment you step through our doors, you'll experience a sense of community that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our employees feel a deep connection here because we're not just part of the community we are its center. Job Title To provide a combination of secretarial, computer data entry, reception and clerical duties at the direction of the Administrative Nurse Manager or Designee. Responsibilities 1. Transcription of Physician's Orders and computer skills. Initiates or updates appropriate patient information in the Chart Review Conservation of the computer system where appropriate. Reviews data in Chart Review on a daily basis and eliminates any non-current data, according to unit standard. Notifies appropriate personnel of STAT orders. Accesses lab values when requested. Calls department for facilitation of transcribed orders when appropriate. 2. Record Maintenance. Prepares, maintains and forwards records in an accurate and timely manner. Replenishes and reviews records on a daily basis, according to unit procedures. Files all reports in the correct patient's records daily. Prepares records for admission, transfer, surgery, procedures, discharge and expiration. Delivers expiration records to Admitting, immediately. Processes discharge records according to standard chart order. 3. Communication. Communicates effectively and courteously with patients, visitors, and coworkers within the scope of his/her responsibilities. Identifies unit and self when answering phone. Uses a Windows-based computer system competently. Assists the RN in care delivery by providing accurate and timely processing of communications. Relays information to appropriate person in a timely manner. 4. Occupational and Personal Responsibilities. Demonstrates compliance with identified policies and procedures in carrying out unit assignments i.e., postings, work sheets, maintenance of data and knowledge of medical terminology. Demonstrates willingness to assist with and improve unit operations. Maintains neat and orderly appearance and environment. 5. Equipment and Supplies. Monitors, orders and oversees maintenance of equipment and supplies in a proper, orderly and cost-effective manner. Enters and renews chargeable items/services into computer system for patient care correctly. Contacts appropriate departments as directed by Manager/designee, for needed services on nursing unit. 6. Policy and Procedure. Receives patient posting and assists in room assignments as necessary. Updates and maintains Unit Secretary Worksheets where appropriate. Assists in QA studies as assigned by the Nurse Manager/designee. Maintains and updates telephone listings. 7. Unit Rounds. Checks all patient's line of vision, and/or identification bands and bed tags per unit standards. Sorts and delivers patient mail when received. Respects patients privacy. 8. Performs other duties as assigned. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. Other Information Required: High School Graduate or equivalent. Previous secretarial/computer experience preferred with Windows based computer system. Hospital or other health care setting experience. Minimum Experience: zero to six months Working Conditions: Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Significant occupational risk Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc. Company: Norwalk Hospital Association Org Unit: 338 Department: Psych Unit Exempt: No Salary Range: $17.00 - $28.50 Hourly

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