Description

Description - External

Unit Secretary – Med Surg / with Telemetry - AdventHealth Redmond

Location Address: 501 Redmond Road NW Rome, GA

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development
• Student Loan Repayment Program

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

The community you’ll be caring for: Adventhealth Redmond

The role you’ll contribute:

Performs all types of ultrasound procedures on in-patients and outpatients. Maintains competency in ultrasound procedures performed on in-patients, outpatients, as well as emergency and operating room patients. Operates all ultrasound diagnostic equipment. Performs routine diagnostic and portable exams when needed. Transports patients, processes film, and prepares radiographic rooms with supplies and medications as needed. Reviews orders and reviews films for correct identification before submitting for a radiologists’ interpretation. Assists with clerical duties as needed. Participates in radiology QI or Quality Improvement program

The value you’ll bring to the team:

1)Performs as a team member in assisting with safe and effective patient care.

a. Ensures patient rooms are neat and clean.

b. Responds to nurse/patient intercom system in a timely manner.

c. Maintains a safe patient care environment.

d. Prepares and delivers specimens to lab according to policy and procedure.

2) Acts as a communication liaison for the patient, family and interdisciplinary healthcare team.

a. Performs clerical Unit Clerk duties

1. Frequently reviews and flags tracking board for completion of labs and test.

2. Notifies on-call physicians and/or specialist as requested by emergency physician.

a. Assists in the facilitation and the transferring of patients to other healthcare facilities under the direction of the licensed nurse.

b. Notifies registration of admissions.

3. Responsible for organizing the inventory needed for patient records.

a. Replenishes necessary forms for downtime i.e. Nurses Notes, Progress notes, physician order forms, Triage record, charge sheets, and point sheet.

b. Assures that forms and office supplies are ordered on a weekly basis.

4) Understands the Computerized Physician Order Entry process and proficiently uses the electronic medical record for retrieval of patient information.

a. Clarifies all unclear orders with the license nurse and/or physician and monitors the tracking board.

b. Efficiently uses computer downtime procedures.

c. Provides copies of appropriate parts of the medical record necessary for transfer, admission, or discharge.

5) Assists in controlling cost to the patient and the department.

a. Utilizes the principles of cost containment by conserving equipment, supplies, and personal time to ensure charges are properly recorded.

6) Accepts reassignment in a professional and cooperative manner.

7) Communicates patient care problems to appropriate personnel.

a. Communicates effectively to appropriate individuals to meet the needs of patients, family and the environment.

b. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality. Demonstrates awareness of patient's rights and functions as a patient advocate.

c. Functions in a professional and calm manner during emergent/crisis situations.

d. Reports malfunctioning of equipment and processes work orders per policy.

8) Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor such as core measure console utilization, PI data abstraction, customer service, culture follow up, workers comp follow up, etc

Qualifications

Qualifications - External

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Medical Office Assist training
• At least 1 year of experience

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.