Unit Secretary - Bayfront PCU- Nights

Unit Secretary - Bayfront PCU- Nights

Department: Other PCU
Status: Full Time
Shift: Second
ReqID: req28454

ADDRESS:
701 6th Street South,
St. Petersburg, Florida, 33701,
United States

Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Situated in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg on Florida’s Gulf coast, Bayfront Health St. Petersburg has served the residents of the region for more than 100 years and joined the Orlando Health system in 2020. Bayfront Health St. Petersburg is a 480-bed tertiary care center and a Level II Trauma Center, the only trauma center in Pinellas County. Offering adult and pediatric emergency services, the hospital is an accredited Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. The hospital offers many areas of expertise, including surgery and trauma, neuroscience, cardiology, acute rehabilitation and obstetrics/NICU care. The hospital also is recognized as a Level IV Epilepsy Center and a Level III Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Center, one of only 12 in Florida.

Position Summary

Responsible for routine clerical/secretarial tasks for persons in a nursing unit.

Education/Training

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Keyboarding skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of Medical terminology, or Health Unit Coordinator

Certification. Licensure/Certification

• None

Experience

• 1 year experience as unit secretary, CNA, or Patient Care Tech preferred.
  

Essential Functions

• Acts as a receptionist on the unit, greeting and directing visitors, personnel and others in a courteous and informative manner.
• Transcribes physicians’ orders promptly, accurately and completely according to policy/procedure.
• Communicates consultation requests to physicians or therapists promptly and accurately.
• Performs data entry and assembles and compiles medical records.
• Prepare/copy designated medical record/ information for transfer to other facilities.
• Answers phone calls, routes callers, takes messages and provides routine information to callers.
• Answers patient call lights in person or via intercom; fills request or refers to appropriate person promptly.
• Communicate effectively in all interactions.
• Works under the direction of the charge nurse.
• Working knowledge of office/departmental equipment.
• Submits work orders for necessary housekeeping, maintenance, biomedical or other work orders needed.
• Collaborate in partnership interdepartmentally to promote and provide a safe environment.
• Utilize compassion to create a therapeutic environment.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (exclude controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.
• May have limited access to areas storing medications.
• Maintains pre-established par levels of all unit office supplies.
• Monitor time and attendance through Kronos (or timekeeping system).
• Prioritizes workload to manage multiple priorities.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards including Federal, State, local and The Joint Commission.
• Maintains regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
  
  
  

Other Related Functions

• Maintains a clean, safe and organized unit.

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