Unit Secretary AdventHealth Fish Memorial

Location Address: 1055 Saxon Boulevard Orange City, Florida 32763

Top Reasons To Work At AdventHealth Fish Memorial

Career growth and advancement potential

Health Insurance Coverage

Great benefits such as: Educational Reimbursement

Work Hours/Shift:

Full Time, Day

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Performs general clerical duties such as typing, filing, answering the telephone, directing visitors to appropriate rooms.
• Presents a positive attitude when greeting visitors and answering telephones while maintaining security and confidentiality for the patients.
• Answers telephones and intercom in a professional manner and take and relays messages accurately and promptly.
• Completely assembles medical record for each patient.
• Provides printed verification of physician consults to include time/date and personal information called.
• Clarifies all unclear orders with the RN/LPN.
• Acts as a communication liaison for the patient, family and interdisciplinary health care team.
• Assures accurate location of patients within the computer.
• Removes patients from the computer promptly upon discharge.
• Monitors PALS list and notifies primary Nurse of new orders and results pending, minimum of every 30 minutes.

What You Will Need:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School graduate or equivalent. 
• Six months administrative/clerical experience required with one year previous experience in a medical setting preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• Certification of completion of Health Unit Coordinator or equivalent course required.

• Basic Life Support BLS through the American Heart Association required.

Job Summary:

The Unit Secretary is responsible to assemble, process, and maintain medical records of all patients on nursing unit.  The Unit Secretary provides a welcoming and helpful resource for patients and family members.