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Unit Secretary | Renal 7 | Days

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UF Health

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level

AI generated summary

  • You must have a high school diploma or equivalent to apply for this position.
  • You will verify patient charts, answer calls, assist with patient care, manage supplies, perform clerical tasks, interpret policies, and complete required training in a supportive environment.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/Equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

  • - Verify that all patient chart identification is correct.
  • - Answers intercom, call system and telephone and promptly relays messages as necessary. Initiates calls to physicians as ordered.
  • - Assists with patients' provision of care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned area (neonate to adult/geriatric).
  • - Interprets hospital policies to visitors or staff utilizing “guest relations” skills. Answers questions from patients, family and visitors, and accurately relays messages to appropriate members of the health care team.
  • - Ensure that patient charts have ample supply of needed forms stamped accurately with patient identification.
  • - Adheres to the proper procedure for obtaining, charging for, and returning supplies/equipment and maintains adequate supply levels through the use of accurate inventory control.
  • - Carries out clerical duties, pertaining to the functions of the clinical department, as directed by the manager or charge nurse.
  • - Completion of annual required training and learning modules including "Safe Medication Handling for Staff Who Do Not Administer Medications."
  • - All other duties assigned by department.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a Unit Secretary in the Renal 7 department?

The primary responsibilities include verifying patient chart identification, answering intercoms and phones, assisting with patient care, interpreting hospital policies, ensuring patient charts are properly stocked, maintaining supply levels, and performing clerical duties as directed.

What qualifications are required for the Unit Secretary position?

A High School Diploma or equivalent is required for the Unit Secretary position.

What type of patient care does the Unit Secretary assist with?

The Unit Secretary assists with indirect patient care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served, ranging from neonates to adults and geriatrics.

What kind of training is required for the Unit Secretary?

The Unit Secretary is required to complete annual training and learning modules, including "Safe Medication Handling for Staff Who Do Not Administer Medications."

Is experience in a healthcare setting necessary for this position?

While the job description does not explicitly mention prior experience, candidates with experience in a healthcare or clinical setting may have an advantage.

How does the Unit Secretary interact with visitors and patients?

The Unit Secretary interprets hospital policies to visitors and staff, answers questions from patients, family, and visitors, and relays messages to appropriate healthcare team members using "guest relations" skills.

Are there specific duties assigned to the Unit Secretary by the management?

Yes, the Unit Secretary carries out clerical duties pertaining to the functions of the clinical department as directed by the manager or charge nurse, in addition to other assigned duties.

What should I do if I have additional questions about the position?

For additional questions, you may contact the human resources department or the hiring manager directly for more information regarding the Unit Secretary position.

UF Health

Science & Healthcare
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10,001+
Employees
1958
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

University of Florida Health is a world-class academic health center in Florida, encompassing hospitals, physician practices, colleges, centers, institutes, programs and services across northeast and north-central Florida.