Secretary, Unit

Position Summary

 

 

Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies

 

Located on the downtown Orlando campus, Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies opened in 2006, providing programs and services focused on the unique needs of women and newborns. Specialized care covers all facets of women's health, from comprehensive gynecological services and minimally invasive surgeries to obstetrics and high-risk pregnancies and births. The hospital is “Magnet” recognized for nursing excellence and high-quality patient care and is certified in perinatal care by The Joint Commission. Welcoming nearly 14,000 babies each year, the hospital’s 350 beds include 142 neonatal intensive care beds, making it one of the largest neonatal intensive care units under one roof in the country. As a sister hospital with Orlando Health Arnold Palmer for Children, the hospital was included in the 2021-22 “Best Children’s Hospitals” rankings by U.S. News & World Report, recognized for expertise in Neonatology, and, together with Orlando Health ORMC, was included in the IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals® list for 2021.

The mission of the Mother Baby Units at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies is to provide the highest quality of care for mothers and newborn infants, from admission to our unit until discharge from our hospital, utilizing a multifaceted collaboration of professional

disciplines. The vision of the Mother Baby Units at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies is to be a team of professionals dedicated to the care and nurturing of mothers and their newborn infants and their families in a breastfeeding friendly environment. We will use the best demonstrated care practices, current technology, and environmental design to enable our patients to achieve the outcomes possible. We will provide sensitive, flexible health care which respects the developmental, psychological, emotional, and social needs of our patients and families. We will support each other in our constant commitment to the health and well-being of our patient population, their families and our community.

 

 

Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women's and Babies Women Mother/ Baby Unit 6 is seeking Unit Secretary. The Unit Secretary responsible for routine clerical/secretarial tasks for persons in a nursing unit.

 

Shift: Night

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

• 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.