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    Unit Secretary II - Norwalk, United States - Nuvance Health

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    Description

    Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations - Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York - plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care.

    Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates,


    Summary:


    To provide a combination of secretarial, computer data entry, reception and clerical duties at the direction of the Administrative Nurse Manager or Designee.


    Responsibilities:

    • Transcription of Physician's Orders and computer skills

    Criteria A:
    Transcribes Physician's Orders in an accurate and timely manner according to Norwallk Hospital's Policies and Procedures. Transcription of Physician's Orders and computer skills.


    Criteria B:
    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. Transcription of Physician's Orders and computer skills.


    Criteria C:
    Notifies appropriate personnel of STAT orders. Accesses lab values when requested. Calls department for facilitation of transcribed orders when appropriate. Transcription of Physician's Orders and computer skills.


    Criteria D:
    Acts as an SME for all staff on the unit.


    • Record Maintenance

    Criteria A:
    Prepares , maintains and forwards records in an accurate and timely manner. Record Maintenance


    Criteria B:
    Replenishes and reviews records on a daily basis, according to unit procedures. Files all reports in the correct patient's records daily . Record Maintenance


    Criteria C:
    Prepares records for admission, transfer, surgery, procedures, discharge and expiration. Delivers expiration records to Admitting, immediately. Record Maintenance


    Criteria D:
    Processes discharge records according to standard chart order.


    • Communication

    Criteria A:
    Communicates effectively and courteously with patients, visitors, and coworkers within the scope of his/her responsibilities. Identifies unit and self when answering phone. Communication


    Criteria B:
    Uses a Windows-based computer system competently. Communication


    Criteria C:
    Assists the RN in care delivery by providing accurate and timely processing of communications. Relays information to appropriate person in a timely manner.


    • Occupational and Personal Responsibilities

    Criteria A:

    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.

    Occupational and Personal Responsibilities


    Criteria B:
    Demonstrates flexibility in floating to other units. Occupational and Personal Responsibilities


    Criteria C:
    Maintains neat and orderly appearance and environment. Occupational and Personal Responsibilities


    Criteria D:
    Completes all competency's and annual requirements as established by the Nurse Manager. Maintains personal Educational Record.


    • Equipment and Supplies

    Criteria A:
    Monitors, orders and oversees maintenance of equipment and supplies in a proper, orderly and cost-effective manner. Equipment and Supplies


    Criteria B:
    Enters and renews chargeable items/services into computer system for patient care correctly. Equipment and Supplies


    Criteria C:
    Contacts appropriate departments as directed by Manager/designee, for needed services on nursing unit.


    • Policy and Procedure

    Criteria A:
    Receives patient posting and assists in room assignments as necessary. Policy and Procedure


    Criteria B:
    Updates and maintains Unit Secretary Worksheets where appropriate. Policy and Procedure


    Criteria C:
    Assists in QA studies as assigned by the Nurse Manager/designee. Policy and Procedure


    Criteria D:
    Maintains and updates telephone listings.


    • Unit Rounds

    Criteria A:
    Checks all patient's line of vision, and/or identification bands and bed tags per unit standards. Unit Rounds


    Criteria B:
    Sorts and delivers patient mail when received. Unit Rounds


    Criteria C:
    Respects patients privacy.


    • Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
    • Maintain and Model Nuvance Health Foundational Values (Personal, Imaginative, Agile, Connected).
    • Performs other duties as required.

    Other information:

    Required:
    High School Graduate or equivalent. Two years previous secretarial/computer experience required with Windows based computer system. Hospital or other health care setting experience. Has completed formal Medical Terminology course.


    Minimum Experience:
    two years


    Desired:

    Overall performance rating of 3 or higher Requires a 3.5 or higher rating for Hospital-wide Competency of "Customer Service".

    Knowledge and experience in order to train and orient other unit secretaries Must possess the ability to multitask and perform duties under constantly changing priorities.


    Location:
    Norwalk-34 Maple St


    Work Type:
    Per Diem

    Standard Hours: 8.00


    FTE:

    Work Schedule:
    Day/Eve 8


    Work Shift:
    rotating shifts as needed

    Org Unit: 379


    Department:
    Nursing Float Pool


    Exempt:
    No


    Grade:
    U2


    Salary Range:
    $ $ Hourly


    Working conditions:

    Essential:

    • Some manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
    • Some occupational risk
    • Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
    • Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
    EOE, including disability/vets.


    We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

    If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.

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