Unit Secretary

University Heights, OH

Full Time

Nursing

Experienced

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.

JOB SUMMARY: The Unit Secretary organizes the 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 the charge nurse in a timely manner of pertinent patient information, including physician orders, laboratory or test results, and other pertinent communication.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain patients’ written medical records/charts as per policy and procedure.
Upload written documentation into patients’ electronic record in a timely and efficient manner.
Answer the telephone, deliver messages, sort unopened mail, and place mail in designated boxes.
Facilitate patient calls to phone contacts when indicated.
Greet, sign-in, and wand visitors when indicated.
Collect inventory of hospital supplies and order additional supplies when indicated.
Monitor and maintain clinical/operational forms, including, but not limited to: restraint and monitoring forms, assignment sheets, rounds forms, etc.
Complete photocopying and faxing as requested.
Schedule outpatient medical appointments and complete financial eligibility process.
Performs other duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES:

Adhere to dress code; appearance is neat, clean and professional.
Maintain regulatory requirements.
Maintain patient/client confidentiality at all times.
Wear identification while on duty.
Report to work on time and as scheduled.
Attend annual reviews and department in-services as scheduled.
Attend medical staff meetings and other committee meetings as required.
Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner.
Comply with all organizations policies regarding ethical business practices.
Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the facility

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: A minimum of a degree or certificate in medical secretary training or an Associate’s Degree required.
Licensure: None.
Skills:
1. Possess effective communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred.
2. Demonstrate basic computer knowledge for the implementation of patient/client information electronic record keeping.
3. Demonstrate attention to detail.
Experience: A minimum of 1 year clerical experience in a medical setting required.

Benefits and Salary:
At Bluestone, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners.

Our offerings include:

Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a flat rate ($5, $10, $15) option.
Wellness program including free preventative care
Generous paid time off and holidays
50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MNO and MSW programs
403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
Pet insurance
Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Support for continuing education and credential renewal
Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care
The salary for this $17 per hour

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