Description

Jackson South Medical Center
9333 SW 152nd Street, Miami, FL 33157
Days, 7:00 am- 7:30 pm

Position Summary

Hospital Unit Secretary is a member of the health care team who, under supervision, performs diversified clerical duties which relate to organizing, coordinating, and facilitating varied functions and activities on a patient care unit. Performs specific job criteria/performance standards according to prevailing applicable unit, division, hospital and professional standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

Answers patient call lights and relays information to nursing staff promptly. Performs charge posting. Maintains proper stock of forms and supplies. Transcribes all physicians' orders and completes all requisitions accurately into the computer. Maintains patient medical records in appropriate and sequential order. Files reports and test results in a timely manner. Thins charts when necessary. Labels charts clearly with patient's name, physician's name and room number. Enters patient's weight, height and allergies into the Hospital Information System on admission. Assists in the orientation of new staff, as directed. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

High School diploma is required.

Experience

Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

License/Certification

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

Knowledge/Skill/Abilities

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Must meet and maintain all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by the nursing area.

Physical Demands

Job function is sedentary in nature and requires sitting for extended periods of time. Function may require frequent standing or walking. Must be able to lift or carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Jobs in this group are required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: extended use of computers, preparing and analyzing data and analytics, and other components of a typical office environment. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

Work Environment

Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful situations. Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public. Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures. Possible exposure to various environments such as: communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment. May wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves or a mask when exposed to hospital environment outside of office. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).