Unit Secretary (F/T) Days - Psych Dept.

Unit Secretary FT Days - Psych Dept. Location Norwalk CT United States Salary Range $17.00 - $28.50 Work Type Full-Time Standard Hours 40.0 FTE Non-Exempt Work Schedule Day 8 Work Shift 8:00am - 4:30pm Date Posted February 19, 2026

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Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, and we provide advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care.

Our accolades include:

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• Healthgrades - Americas 50 Best Hospitals
• U.S. News & World Report - high performance in heart failure treatment

At Norwalk Hospital, we prioritize the health and well-being of our team, fostering a friendly and supportive culture where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of what we do. From the moment you step through our doors, youll experience a sense of community that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our employees feel a deep connection here because were not just part of the community - we are its center.

Job Summary

To provide a combination of secretarial, computer data entry, reception, and clerical duties at the direction of the Administrative Nurse Manager or Designee.

Responsibilities

1. Transcription of Physicians Orders and computer skills
   • Criteria A: Transcribes Physicians Orders in an accurate and timely manner according to Norwalk Hospitals Policies and Procedures.
   • Criteria B: Initiates or updates appropriate patient information in the Chart Review Conservation of the computer system where appropriate.
   • Criteria C: Notifies appropriate personnel of STAT orders.
   • Criteria D: Calls department for facilitation of transcribed orders when appropriate.
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   • Record Maintenance
     • Criteria A: Prepares, maintains, and forwards records in an accurate and timely manner.
     • Criteria B: Replenishes and reviews records on a daily basis according to unit procedures.
     • Criteria C: Prepares records for admission, transfer, surgery, procedures, discharge, and expiration.
     • Criteria D: Processes discharge records according to standard chart order.
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     • Communication
       • Criteria A: Communicates effectively and courteously with patients, visitors, and coworkers within the scope of his/her responsibilities.
       • Criteria B: Uses a Windows-based computer system competently.
       • Criteria C: Assists the RN in care delivery by providing accurate and timely processing of communications.
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       • Occupational and Personal Responsibilities
         • Criteria A: Demonstrates compliance with identified policies and procedures in carrying out unit assignments.
         • Criteria B: Demonstrates willingness to assist with and improve unit operations.
         • Criteria C: Maintains neat and orderly appearance and environment.
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         • Equipment and Supplies
           • Criteria A: Monitors orders and oversees maintenance of equipment and supplies in a proper, orderly, and cost-effective manner.
           • Criteria B: Enters and renews chargeable items/services into the computer system for patient care correctly.
           • Criteria C: Contacts appropriate departments as directed by Manager/designee for needed services on the nursing unit.
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           • Policy and Procedure
             • Criteria A: Receives patient posting and assists in room assignments as necessary.
             • Criteria B: Updates and maintains Unit Secretary Worksheets where appropriate.
             • Criteria C: Assists in QA studies as assigned by the Nurse Manager/designee.
             • Criteria D: Maintains and updates telephone listings.
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             • Unit Rounds
               • Criteria A: Checks all patients line of vision and/or identification bands and bed tags per unit standards.
               • Criteria B: Sorts and delivers patient mail when received.
               • Criteria C: Respects patients privacy.
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               • Performs other duties as assigned.

               • Other Information

                 • Required: High School Graduate or equivalent.
                 • Preferred: Previous secretarial/computer experience with a Windows-based computer system.
                 • Hospital or other healthcare setting experience.
                 • Minimum Experience: zero to six months.
                 • Desired:
                 • Manual significant manual skills, motor coordination, and finger dexterity.
                 • Occupational significant occupational risk.
                 • Physical effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force.
                 • Physical environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

                 Company

                 Norwalk Hospital Association Org Unit 338 Department Psych Unit Exempt No Salary Range $17.00 - $28.50 Hourly

                 With strong hearts and open minds, were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health.

                 Additional Salary Detail

                 The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team members base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered, such as location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity.

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