Ward Secretary

Job Summary

Under direction of licensed nursing staff and coordinator, provides general clerical duties, reception duties and requisition of supplies, equipment, and services from other departments. Assists in maintaining the general function of the Nursing Station.

Essential Functions

• Answers call lights and forwards requests to appropriate team member.

• Answers all telephone calls within three (3) rings using appropriate scripting.

• Uses physician calling preferences when contacting physicians 100% of the time.

• Contacts physicians in a timely manner regarding consults per policy, according to physician's order (stat vs. routine).

• Assembles, disassembles, and maintains patient medical record per unit standard.

• Collaborates with manager to order and maintain appropriate supplies and floor stock.

• Demonstrates effective written and verbal inter and intra department communication, maintaining patient confidentiality.

• Maintains competency in using the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

• Demonstrates a commitment to continued self-growth and maintenance of competencies.

• Demonstrates Customer Focus, SERVICE EXCELLENCE and Relationship Oriented Care (ROC) principles.

• Utilizes scripting as outlines in Service Excellence standards.

• Demonstrates personal behaviors in accordance with CREDO principles.

• Ensures and enhances facility, safety, and regulatory outcomes including National Patient Safety Goals and compliance to Restraint/Seclusion policies and procedures.

• Completes all mandatory training/education/competencies required for job classification, along with TB testing.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of relevant experience Medical related experience such as:

Doctor's office receptionist, Medical Office Assistant, Lab Tech, Pharmacy Tech, EKG Tech.

Completion of a WS class/curriculum or equivalent

Previous WS experience

1-year medical related college education within the past 5

years in addition to the completion of a medical

terminology course. Required

Physical Demands

• Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs

• Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs

• Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

• Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs

• Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs

• Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

• Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs

• Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 20 lbs

• Sitting: Occasionally

• Standing: Occasionally

• Walking: Occasionally

• Forward Bend

• Standing: Seldom

• Forward Bend

• Sitting: Occasionally

• Trunk Rotation

• Standing: Occasionally

• Trunk Rotation

• Sitting: Seldom

• Squat: Seldom

• Stair Climbing: Seldom

• Reach

• Above Shoulder: Seldom

• Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom

• Handling: Seldom

• Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom

• Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom

• Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently

• Visual Acuity ¹

Primary Location

SITE

• Dearborn Hospital

• 18101 Oakwood Blvd

• Dearborn

Department Name

Nursing Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

• Dearborn

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

16

Hours of Work

Variable

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Every other weekend

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