Unit Secretary (Med Surge) PT
Position Summary:
Responsible for routine clerical/secretarial tasks for persons in a nursing unit supporting our Med Surge floor.
Schedule: Part-time, Saturday and Sunday; 7:00am to 7:30pm.
Successful candidates joining our TEAM will be eligible for:
- Outstanding Benefits with a 403(B) match for full and part-time employees.
- Retirement Savings plan.
- Paid Time Off plan.
- Education Assistance programs; Tuition reimbursement, Student Loan repayment program and Preferred Education Program.
- Maternity leave; 4 weeks yearly.
- Among many other benefit programs. Benefits do kick in from day one!
ORLANDO HEALTH ORLANDO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Located in downtown Orlando, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has served the Central Florida community for more than 100 years. With 898 acute-care and rehabilitative beds, it is among the largestacute-care facilities in the region and the only Level I Trauma Centers in Central Florida. The hospital has earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report as a “Best Hospital” in Central Florida and rated high performing in 12
adult procedures and conditions. Orlando Health ORMC holds the most Beacon Awards for Excellence in the state, awarded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes, and is the only adult-care hospital in Orlando to achieve Magnet® Recognition, the gold standard for nursing’s contribution to quality patient care, safety, research and service
excellence.
Orlando Health ORMC is the flagship hospital of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winninghospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that spanFlorida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, our 27,000+ team members honor our over 100-year legacy byproviding professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.
Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We beginyour benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.
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.
- 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.
- None.
- None.