Unit Secretary - CATHOLIC HEALTH SERVICES OF LONG ISLAND : Job Details

Greets patients and visitors and provides them with requested information and direction. Answers telephone calls and places telephone calls and pages. Responds to patient calls through the intercom and communicates needs to the appropriate personnel for intervention. Communicates dietary changes to Food and Nutritional Services. Immediately notifies Patient Registration Unit of any patient transfers, discharges or expirations. Maintains unit information in Order Entry System. Processes referrals as indicated on Health Assessment Records. Maintains accurate daily census sheets. Prints patient labels. Orders supplies through the Lawson system. Maintains a well-organized and well stocked desk and Nurses' Station. Opens unit mails and processes as directed by supervisors. Prepares and maintains medical records for admissions, transfers, discharges, and special procedures. Provides immediate notification to Environmental Services of newly vacated beds. Operates and maintains copy and facsim...Secretary, Administrative, Healthcare, Patient