Unit Secretary, Birthing Center

Job Description - Unit Secretary, Birthing Center (260617-50021030)

Job Description

Unit Secretary, Birthing Center - (260617-50021030)

Purpose of Position: Performs receptionist/secretarial/birth recording duties on Maternity Unit and functions as the central communication source in the Nursing Station.

Description

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• Completes necessary forms, requisitions and communications to implement orders.
• Sustains proficiency in the current EMR system.
• Maintains accurate and complete patient records on unit by established department policies and procedures.
• Maintains and organizes all patient Pre-Natal Progress Records imported from Obstetricians offices.
• Maintains and initiates birth records for all infants:
• Completes Birth Certificates for all newborns using the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Virtual Gateway system.
• Assembles paperwork for all newborns and completes process by obtaining parent signatures and notarizing Paternity and Non-Paternity documents

Faxes/scans/transmits completed documentation to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Registry of Vitals Records office in a timely manner

• Properly utilizes Nurse Locator for timely communications with nursing staff; and Patient Call system to initiate timely responsiveness to patient call bells.

• Maintains patient chart in appropriate functional order as prescribed by hospital policy.

• Initiates admission and registration of all birthing center patients.

• Represents hospital in the community and within the hospital by maintaining confidentiality regarding patients.

• Maintains adequate quantity of forms, materials and supplies on unit.

• Prints out visitor passes for visitors presenting at the desk.

• Responds in a professional and courteous manner in all telephone and verbal communications with internal and external customers.

• Adheres to safety, blood/fluid policies and procedures when transporting specimens to the lab.

• Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.

• Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

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• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• CCHC Medical Terminology Exam (or proof of course, prior to start date)
• (MA Birth Registrar) - MA Birth Registrar with Vitals Information Partnership (VIP) (obtain within 60 days)
• (Notary) - Notary Public in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Notary Public (obtain within 60 days)
• Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare informatics systems
• (Preferred) - Medical Secretary/Medical Receptionist experience

Schedule Details: 24 Hours Per Week, Rotating Days/Eves, 7a-7p, Every Other Weekend and Rotating Holidays

Organization

: Cape Cod Hospital

Primary Location

: Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department: CCH-Birthing Center

Annual/Hourly: Hourly

Hiring Pay Range: $20.51 - $33.69