Unit Secretary - Saratoga Hospital Medical Group : Job Details

The Unit Secretary/ PCA facilitates and communicates unit processes in coordination with appropriate members of the health care team. They deliver patient centered care in a safe and healing environment that is timely, consistent and effective; resulting in the best possible outcomes. Primary Job Responsibilities: Communication: Communicates and coordinates patient admissions, discharges and transfers in conjunction with the Charge Nurse, Director and Throughput Manager. Facilitates communication between departments and physicians offices via telephone and fax. Answers phone promptly and courteously and directs calls timely and appropriately. Accurately transcribes physician orders and consults. While in the PCA role observes and communicates pertinent information and changes in patient s condition to the RN. Recognizes and reports abnormal results or complaints to RN, Charge RN and/or the Director. Responds appropriately and professionally to patient/family requests. Order Entry: Demo...Secretary, Charge RN, Healthcare, Patient, Medical