Ward Secretary
Core
Provides general clerical duties, reception duties, and requisition of supplies to support the Nursing Station and assist licensed nursing staff.
Role type
Ward Secretary
Builds
Nursing Station operations and patient care support
Domain
Healthcare / Hospital Administration
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Medical terminology, Electronic Medical Record (EMR) usage, telephone communication, supply management, patient record maintenance
Preferred skills
Medical related experience (receptionist, assistant, lab tech, pharmacy tech, EKG tech), medical college education
Technologies
Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Responsibilities
Answer call lights and forward requests to team members; answer telephone calls within three rings using appropriate scripting; contact physicians regarding consults; assemble and maintain patient medical records; order and maintain supplies and floor stock; ensure facility safety and regulatory compliance.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior