Unit Secretary-med/surg-part Time Days-7am-3pm - New York, United States - Mount Sinai

Mount Sinai

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New York, United States

1 week ago

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Part time

Description

Description
Performs clerical and receptionist duties essential to the operation of patient care as directed and also receives instructions from physicians and nurses

Responsibilities A. Clinical/Technical/Service**- Performs clerical and receptionist duties essential to the operation of patient care as directed and also receives instructions from physicians and nurses

Insures correct patient identification on all patient care medical record forms, documents and requisitions.
Maintains uptodate patient rosters and staff assignments in Epic Bedtime and other demographic data in a timely manner (e.g., locator board, TPR, BP, weight book
Maintains a system for tracking the location of each patient on the unit.
Assigns RNs in Orchestrator as applicable
Maintains the Unit Staff Schedule for the shift, noting all breaks and coverage and assigned admissions either in paper or Epic Assignment Wizard
Schedules with appropriate departments and/or individuals, patient appointment, treatments, diagnostic procedures, etc.
Maintains neat and orderly bulletin boards. Posts and removes information appropriately in order to keep data current
Maintains a neat and orderly nurses' station.
Responsible for maintenance of patients' charts and removes selected excess pages from the patients' charts and stores properly.
Files and/or staples laboratory and tests results into patients' charts, (including computer printouts)
Checks all patients' charts daily for completeness, order and proper identity ( ie IMM forms, Patient Belongings List, CARE Act Authorizations form; Discharge Notice, Discharge Information, etc)
Performs a variety of duties relating to admission, discharge, death and/or transfer of patients in a timely manner in the EMR
Assist in patient flow by expediting the discharge status of patients in Epic/EMR and facilitating need for bed cleaning and assisting the nursing staff to take/receive hand off reports to accommodate admissions/discharges
Responsible for facilitating communication with the heath care team.
Assembles medical charts, prepares bed and door tags for admission
Requests from Medical Records, the old chart of readmitted patients
Relays to other departments, relative information concerning admissions, transfers or discharges
Greets new admissions, introducing self and orienting patients to call system and physical facilities
Participates in safety initiatives on the unit to insure patient identification and zero harm
Maintains an uptodate record of all patients who are discharged, deceased or transferred
Assists in the maintenance of par levels of supplies and equipment
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area

Age Specific Competencies (Neonate/Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric)

Identifies physical, behavioral and emotional characteristics typical for the age group
Modifies approaches based on patient agespecific needs and responses to treatment
Provides care for patients based on agespecific needs
Uses communication techniques which are age appropriate

B. Organizational/Managerial

Participates in the department's performance improvement activities as demonstrated by active collection and logging of required data.
Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information

C. Educational/Professional Development

Participates in the development of other staff members
Meets regulatory, licensure and annual health assessment requirements

D. Communication/Relationships

Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, families and significant others
Displays courtesy, tact and patience during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended community
Performs a variety of receptionist duties with courtesy and sensitivity
Answers and screens phone calls, provides information, and refers calls when appropriate
Receives and transmits messages
Answers patients' intercom call lights and refers requests to appropriate persons
Greets visitors and provides direction and nonmedical information as necessary
Maintains positive communication with patients, visitors and staff
Adheres to the Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) legal and ethical standards
May be required to perform other duties as assigned
Items 137 are essential functions of this position under the Americans with Disabilities Act _

MSHS is committed to the tenets of diversity and workforce that is strengthened by the inclusion of and respect for our differences

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent
Evidence of satisfactory job performance from previous employer and satisfactory references.
Basic computer skills to support a nursing unit/service

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