*Unit Secretary - Medical Surgical

The Unit Secretary is directly accountable to the Director of MST, and indirectly to the Charge Nurse, and / or House Supervisor. The Unit Secretary is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting. Facilitates the communication needs of thedepartment. Transcribes physician orders from records (in the absence of CPOE and EMR clinical documentation system) with notation andsignature by nursing staff. Prepares and complies records on the Emergency Room. Orders supplies for the unit, prepares and completeseach patients chart for necessary forms needed on a daily basis. Able to assist nursing staff for duties involving indirect patient care.