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Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Summary:
Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center has an opportunity for a Unit Secretary - Emergency Department - Full-Time Day Shift
The Emergency Department (ED) unit secretary facilitates age specific patient care by performing clerical and receptionist functions including: timely and accurate computer order entry; compiling all ED medical record components; reviewing the ED medical record and accurately completing the ED charge sheet; maintaining unit supplies; preparing and maintaining patient charts. Submits timely and accurate patient information to Bed Control for patients requiring admission. Prepares the inpatient chart and admission packet. Maintains the ED Tracking Board with current and accurate information. Communicates frequently with PAS, Lab and Imaging to facilitate patient care. Calls consults in a timely manner; follows up as needed. Provides assistance to consulting physicians and mid-level practitioners as needed. Functions as pivotal communications source in the ED. Transports unit supplies, equipment and patient medications as needed. Maintains an organized and neat nurses station. Performs other duties deemed necessary to ensure delivery of patient care.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Complete and accurate computer entry:
Effective, timely and appropriate communication with:
Compile and complete the medical record:
Utilizes and maintains equipment and supplies appropriately and safely:
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 1 year of recent secretarial experience in a patient care environment (physicians office, long-term care or acute care). Required
Required Minimum Skills:
Effective communication skills (verbal, telephone and written) required.
Proficiency with desktop computer required.
Proficient understanding of medical terminology.
Must demonstrate willingness to be a team-player and a self-starter.
Must be able to multi-task effectively.
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As the largest healthcare system in the suburbs of Atlanta, WellStar serves more than a million patients a year within our hospitals, health parks, urgent care centers, and medical practices in NW Atlanta. We are a leading not-for-profit health system with state-of-the-art medical technology and a world-class employee family. Onsite concierge services, pension plans and job sharing are just the start of our innovative vision of a ‘Work Life Well Lived!’