Johnson Memorial Health · 2 months ago
UNIT SECRETARY-MED/SURG- PRN
Franklin, IN, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelJohnson Memorial Health is a nationally-recognized network of physicians, services and healthcare resources based in Johnson County, Indiana. The role of Unit Secretary-Med/Surg involves managing patient records, answering calls, and providing support to patients and families, while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with hospital policies.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Assemble and maintain patient record materials according to unit specific needs
Breaks down charts following patient dismissal and forwards to Medical Information
Clarifies results, messages, etc. with appropriate person
Retrieves medical records as needed
Answers incoming telephone calls, takes messages, obtains information, provides information as appropriate regarding patient status, and routes calls or messages to appropriate person or department
Greets patients and families. Provides directions and information to patients, families and visitors. Monitor and log visitor screen if needed
Maintains contact with ancillary departments to request services, obtain test results and assure results are available within established, accepted times. Notifies appropriate people of results. Schedules patients for services as requested by physician or nurses
Picks up mail from mail room and distributes to appropriate staff with department. Transports lab specimens, delivers/picks up other requested items
Answers call lights timely and relates requests to caregiver responsible for patient. May respond to patient requests as appropriate. Keeps caregivers informed of patient/family needs. Responds to bed exit/chair alarms
Maintains work environment in clean and orderly fashion. Inventories, orders and restocks supplies as necessary
Maintains confidentiality of patient related issues. Supports the Patient Bill of Rights, Hospital Mission and Values, and Servicer Excellence Standards
Attends and participates in unit related inservices, conferences and meetings. May assist in orientation of new staff
Collaborates by working with others to achieve unit and organizational goals. Utilizes proper chain of command for resolution of difficult issues
Monitors copier/printer routinely throughout the shift to ensure timely receipt and/or delivery of information
Participates in unit staff meetings and CQI plan to improve organizational performance and achieve unit and organizational goals
Conducts all activities in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards and hospital policies and procedures including Blood and Body Substance Precautions
Programs Responder 5 call system program with staff assignments, spectralink numbers
Maintains unit specific log of dismissals and transfers
Arranges transportation for patients as necessary
Maintain assignment board with accurate information (staff assignments, provider coverage, etc)
Lynxit – Keep staff updated – send out pages
Prepare paperwork for discharges
Filing
Clean tele boxes, specimens to lab, pick up blood as needed
Place IT and Plant Ops. Work Orders in computer
Performs additional duties as requested by Charge Nurse or Department Manager
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Medical terminology course or previous secretarial experience in health related field a plus
Company
Johnson Memorial Health
Johnson Memorial Health is an Indiana based, full-service healthcare system serving Johnson County and the surrounding areas.
Founded in 1947
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Johnson Memorial Health has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dave Dunkle MD, MBA
CEO
Rick Kester
Chief Operating Officer
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