Unit Secretary
OTHER•Wesley Chapel
About this role
Position Summary
Responsible for routine clerical/secretarial tasks for persons in a nursing unit.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Acts as a receptionist on the unit, greeting and directing visitors, personnel and others in a courteous and informative manner.
- Transcribes physicians’ orders promptly, accurately and completely according to policy/procedure.
- Communicates consultation requests to physicians or therapists promptly and accurately.
- Performs data entry and assembles, compiles, and breaks down medical records.
- Prepare/copy designated medical record/ information for transfer to other facilities.
- Answers phone calls, routes callers, assist in pages, and takes messages and provides routine information to callers.
- Answers patient call lights in person or via intercom; fills request or refers to appropriate person promptly.
- Communicate effectively in all interactions.
- Works under the direction of the charge nurse.
- Assists in making appointments for patients.
- Working knowledge of office/departmental equipment.
- Submits work orders for necessary housekeeping, maintenance, biomedical or other work orders needed.
- Collaborate in partnership interdepartmentally to promote and provide a safe environment.
- Utilize compassion to create a therapeutic environment.
- Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
- Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.
- May have limited access to areas storing medications.
- Maintains pre-established par levels of all unit office supplies.
- Assists in the stocking of both unit and office supplies.
- Monitor time and attendance through Kronos (or timekeeping system).
- Prioritizes workload to manage multiple priorities.
- Ensures compliance with regulatory standards including Federal, State, local and The Joint Commission.Maintains regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Other Related Functions
- Maintains a clean, safe and organized unit.
Qualifications
Education/Training
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Keyboarding skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Knowledge of Medical terminology, or Health Unit Coordinator Certification.
Licensure/Certification
- None.
Experience
- None.
Other facts
Tech stack
Clerical Skills,Communication,Data Entry,Interpersonal Skills,Teamwork,Medical Terminology,Office Equipment,Compassion,Time Management,Record Keeping,Appointment Scheduling,Customer Service,Organizational Skills,Regulatory Compliance,Supply Management,Receptionist Skills
About Florida Medical Clinic
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health is a multi-specialty clinic that provides area residents with a resource for the latest advances in patient care. Florida Medical Clinic was created in 1993, and was the first clinic in our area to merge primary care physicians and multi-specialty physicians under one roof in an effort to provide the best possible medical treatment and education for area families.
What you'll do
- The Unit Secretary is responsible for routine clerical tasks, including greeting visitors, transcribing orders, and managing medical records. They also assist in patient appointments and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Unit Secretary do at Florida Medical Clinic?
As a Unit Secretary at Florida Medical Clinic, you will: the Unit Secretary is responsible for routine clerical tasks, including greeting visitors, transcribing orders, and managing medical records. They also assist in patient appointments and ensure compliance with regulatory standards..
Why join Florida Medical Clinic as a Unit Secretary?
Florida Medical Clinic is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.
Is the Unit Secretary position at Florida Medical Clinic remote?
The Unit Secretary position at Florida Medical Clinic is based in Wesley Chapel, Florida, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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