Unit Secretary

Greet patients and visitors, answer telephone calls, and respond to patient intercom requests to coordinate interventions. Communicate dietary changes to Food and Nutritional Services and notify Patient Registration of transfers, discharges, or expirations. Maintain unit information in the Order Entry System, process referrals, and keep accurate daily census sheets. Prepare medical records for admissions, transfers, and discharges; order supplies through the Lawson system; and maintain an organized nurses' station. Print patient labels, open unit mails, and report broken equipment. Provide immediate notification to Environmental Services of newly vacated beds. Requires high school diploma, strong communication skills, and medical terminology knowledge. Posted salary is $26.37 per hour.