Unit Secretary
Seeking Full Time staff
BLUESTONE: Bluestone Child & Adolescent Hospital is seeking dynamic healthcare professionals interested in bringing psychiatric care to a new level for children ages 6-17. Working in a brand new, 12 bed state-of-the-art facility, Bluestone staff will have a unique ability to direct patient care, employ best practices, and join a care network that promotes the best long-term outcomes for patients.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Unit Secretary organizes clerical functions of the nursing unit, including communication, record keeping, logs, and patient information. In addition, the Unit Secretary notifies the nursing staff and/or charge nurse in a timely manner of pertinent patient information, including physician orders, laboratory or test results, and other pertinent communication.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Maintain patients’ written medical record/chart as per policy and procedure.
- Upload written documentation into patients’ electronic record.
- Answer the telephone, deliver messages, sort unopened mail and place in designated boxes.
- Facilitate patient calls to phone contacts when indicated.
- Greet, sign-in, and wand visitors when indicated.
- Inventory and order hospital supplies when indicated.
- Monitor and maintain paper forms.
- Complete photocopying and faxing as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: A minimum of a degree or certificate in medical secretary training or an Associate’s Degree required.
- Licensure: None.
- Skills:
- Possess effective communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred.
- Demonstrate basic computer knowledge for the implementation of patient/client information electronic record keeping.
- Demonstrate attention to detail. Experience: A minimum of 1 year clerical experience in a medical setting required.
Why Work for Us:
At Bluestone we pride ourselves in possessing a dynamic, collaborative culture throughout all of our programs. We value our employees and their commitment to our mission and offer competitive benefits including:
- Dental, vision and medical insurance
- 403(b) plan & employer match
- Life insurance
- Paid long-term disability
- Generous paid time off and holidays