United Health Services · 9 hours ago
Unit Secretary
Johnson City, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$17.05/hr - $22.17/hr
2+ years expUnited Health Services is a not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier, seeking a Unit Secretary to assist patients, families, and medical staff. The role involves performing clerical and receptionist duties, maintaining medical records, and promoting patient-centered care.
EmploymentHealth CareHospital
Responsibilities
Maintains medical records in accordance with policies and procedures
Coordinates communications to nurses from patients, family, physicians and other health care team members
Transcribes physician orders when necessary (if CPOE is not used)
Performs medical record and name band data entry, auditing, and maintenance as assigned
Reconciles physician orders for consultations in electronic medical record (EMR)
Completes all admission, discharge, and transfer clerical functions
Obtains and maintains supplies for patient care and unit functioning
Obtains required continuing education credits and completes all mandatory requirements
Complies with organizational and departmental ergonomic & safety principles while performing all work related activities
Demonstrates flexibility with work schedule
Shares in the responsibility for effective resource utilization including staffing, time management, supplies and services
Coordinates consult visits for residents, including transportation as needed
Coordinates work orders and repairs on unit and common areas as needed
Will perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/equivalent or two (2) years of relevant experience
Maintains medical records in accordance with policies and procedures
Coordinates communications to nurses from patients, family, physicians and other health care team members
Transcribes physician orders when necessary (if CPOE is not used)
Performs medical record and name band data entry, auditing, and maintenance as assigned
Reconciles physician orders for consultations in electronic medical record (EMR)
Completes all admission, discharge, and transfer clerical functions
Obtains and maintains supplies for patient care and unit functioning
Obtains required continuing education credits and completes all mandatory requirements
Complies with organizational and departmental ergonomic & safety principles while performing all work related activities
Demonstrates flexibility with work schedule
Shares in the responsibility for effective resource utilization including staffing, time management, supplies and services
Coordinates consult visits for residents, including transportation as needed
Coordinates work orders and repairs on unit and common areas as needed
Preferred
Previous clerical experience
Previous hospital or health care experience
CPR Certification
Company
United Health Services
United Health Services is a nonprofit health services system that provides nursing opportunities.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Jay Smith
Senior Vice President - Chief Financial Officer
Mohammad (Randy) Rahman
Vice President & Corporate CIO
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