Unit Secretary - ER

Performs general clerical duties on a nursing unit by preparing, compiling, and maintaining records in a hospital nursing unit.

Accurately transcribes physician orders and notifies the appropriate nursing staff. Initiates and maintains patient care Kardex and Recopies MAR (Medication Administration Record) forms. Coordinates with other Hospital departments, such as Radiology, Housekeeping, Laboratories, Social Services, etc. to request and obtain supplies and services. Initiates, maintains, and updates patient charts, inserting appropriate forms, ancillary department reports, consults, etc. Assists with orientation of new employees to the functioning of the nursing station and the transcription of orders. Performs other duties as required or directed.

Required: Education: Knowledge of medical terminology Experience: Experience in administrative capacity in an acute care setting Preferred: Experience: MediTech preferred