Atlanta Medical Center, formerly Georgia Baptist Medical Center, is a 467-bed acute care facility sprawled across two city blocks near the heart of downtown Atlanta. Accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Atlanta Medical Center has an esteemed tradition of commitment to excellence in patient care and service to the community. The medical center provides general medical, surgical and women's and children's services, as well as specialized programs in cardiology, oncology, perinatology, neonatology, orthopaedics, rehabilitation, psychiatry, neurosurgery, same day surgery and trauma. We are firmly committed to maintaining a tradition of excellence in teaching - combining knowledge, technique and technology in every area of modern medicine.
We are an employer of choice as well as a leader in healthcare. In 2002 Atlanta Medical Center tied for First place as the Best Place to Work in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. In 2003, we came in the Top 5 Best Places to Work in Atlanta in this same survey. Atlanta Magazine has named Atlanta Medical Center as One of the Best Places to Make a Difference in 2004 and then in 2005 and 2006 Atlanta Medical Center was honored with Tenet's elite Circle of Excellence award.
The unit secretary , under general supervision, is responsible for maintaining supplies and equipment, performing non-clinical nursing tasks, clerical, and receptionist duties for a nursing unit. Some of the tasks this individual will be responsible for include:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of proper business telephone etiquette and sound judgment in receiving and placing calls
2. Answers questions and directs visitors and the patients' family members in a courteous manner
3. Assist physicians and other hospital personnel with locating patients, charts, and answering questions at the time of request
4. Takes accurate messages and repeats key information to ensure accuracy
5. Provides accurate and prompt information to clients regarding departmental procedures and operations; refers non-routine questions to the appropriate person and department
6. Transcribes all routine physician's orders within one hour
7. Maintains a current Kardex for all patients
8. Communicates all pertinent care information to assigned nurse including immediate stat orders
9. Notifies physicians offices of all new admissions, transfers, consults and expirations
10. Maintains unit logs and census accounting for all admissions, transfers, expirations and discharges
11. Assembles patient record
12. Keeps the charts appropriately stocked with the necessary forms ( order sheets, progress notes, etc)
13. Files all laboratory, radiology, EKG etc reports in the chart
14. Assures that all pertinent forms are sent to the receiving unit when a patient is transferred
15. Transports items/specimens to department i.e. pharmacy, laboratory, central
16. Checks inventory and orders for needed supplies
This position requires high school graduation (GED) and one year related experience. Unit secretary training or health care experience preferred. Health Unit Coordinator certification desired.
The successful candidate will have:
a. Some knowledge of medical terminology.
b. Ability to understand and follow detailed oral and written instructions.
c. Ability to respond quickly and calmly to emergency situations.
d. Ability to operate a personal computer.
e. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
f. Ability to answer phones and intercoms properly and accurately.
g. Ability to organize and prioritize work independently in a distracting environment.
h. Ability to write legibly.
i. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, patients, families, and physicians
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