Unit Secretary - Ed Carle Foundation Hospital

Position Summary
The Unit Assistant provides clerical support in the Emergency Department. Facilitates communication with other departments, visitors, patients, medical staff and employees. Serves as a public relations liaison for the unit.
Qualifications
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma/Equivalent
Certification & Licensure Requirements
None specified
Essential Functions

• Manages admits and discharges from the EPIC computer system
• Effectively facilitates communication for the unit with all hospital and clinic departments. Answers the phone, informs nursing staff of needed tests, exams or significant problems with patients on the nursing unit. Serves as liaison between nursing units and physicians, patients, their families and friends.
• Submits work orders and places broken euipment in appropriate locations.
• Answers all incoming phone calls for the ED
• Sends and recieves items through the tube system
• Completes and maintains misc. paperwork for ED staff
• Schedules non emergent transport for patients
• Initiates daily Level 1 Trauma and Medical alert system testing.
• Liasion/collaborates between outside facilities, nursing staff, and physicians
• Completes data tracking for EKGs and Tele boxes
• Maintains office supplies throughout nurses stations

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