Overview

JOB SUMMARY: a brief description of the job.The Emergency Department (ED) unit secretary facilitates patient care by performing clerical and receptionist functions including: compiling all ED medical record components;maintaining unit supplies; preparing

Responsibilities

Wellstar North Fulton Hospital has an opportunity for a Unit Secretary in the Emergency Department

Shift- PRN Various shifts

At the Wellstar North Fulton Emergency Department (ED) in Roswell, patients of all ages can find 24/7 emergency care close to home. As a Level II Trauma Center, our expert physicians and nurses provide comprehensive care for life-threatening injuries, illnesses and emergency conditions. Our medical teams specialize in treating complex strokes and aneurysms, Level II cardiac care for serious heart issues and a full range of outpatient follow-up services. Serving Alpharetta, Dunwoody and other North Fulton communities, Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center makes it easy to get tailored emergency care when you need it most.

The Emergency Department (ED) unit secretary facilitates age specific patient care by performing clerical and receptionist functions including: timely and accurate computer order entry; compiling all ED medical record components; reviewing the ED medical record and accurately completing the ED charge sheet; maintaining unit supplies; preparing and maintaining patient charts.  Submits timely and accurate patient information to Bed Control for patients requiring admission.  Prepares the inpatient chart and admission packet.  Maintains the ED Tracking Board with current and accurate information.  Communicates frequently with PAS, Lab and Imaging to facilitate patient care.  Calls consults in a timely manner; follows up as needed.  Provides assistance to consulting physicians and mid-level practitioners as needed.  Functions as pivotal communications source in the ED.  Transports unit supplies, equipment and patient medications as needed.  Maintains an organized and neat nurses station.  Performs other duties deemed necessary to ensure delivery of patient care.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Education: Hight school diploma or equivalent required

Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 1 year of recent secretarial experience in a patient care environment (physician's office, long term care or acute care.


Required Minimum Skills

• Effective Communication skills (verbal, telphone and written
• Proficiency with desktop comuers require
• Proficient understanding of medical terminology
• Must demonstart willingness to be a team player and self starter
• Must be able to multi-task effectively