A Nursing Secretary works in a specific unit of a hospital and undertakes clerical and administrative tasks ranging from scheduling appointments to admitting patients. While the actual roles and responsibilities are determined by the place and size of the work, the following are certain core tasks mentioned on the Nursing Secretary Resume – greeting patients, and family members, answering telephone calls; handling interoffice mail; making copies, ordering office supplies and medical products; managing patient appointments, handling patient discharges, scheduling a new patient appointment, maintaining records relating to insurance and other pertinent documents; and processing patient orders.
The nature of the job demands the following core skills – a combination of managerial and organizational skills; an interest in the medical field; fast typing skills; familiarity with relevant software; the ability to use EHR software; multitasking skills; and medical billing expertise. Those seeking to enter this occupation should hold at least a high school diploma or GED. Training in EHR and medical billing software is often done on the job.
Summary : Seeking the position of Nursing Secretary. Over 25+ years of experience in performing data entry/clerical duties and has worked in the healthcare industry for 20+ years; Eight years of experience in credentialing.
Created the staff schedules (Nursing & Registrars) with the Juggler system (Access database).
Answered donor medical eligibility questions and concerns.
Mailed out correspondences to physicians and donors.
Handled all timesheets for 50 + department staff members.
Completed Donor Adverse Reaction Report Form.
Entered information into the Blood Bank's main database (DMIS).
Handled new hires' folders, locks, and etc.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
High School Diploma
Nursing Secretary Resume
Summary : Nursing Secretary is responsible for the daily operation of the nursing department. This includes all aspects of administration, including scheduling, personnel management, billing and attendance.
Skills : CPR Certified, Proficient Use Of Office Machines, Team Player.
Description :
Answered multi-line phones.
Coordinated medical transfers for our patients.
Communicated with other hospital departments to obtain inpatient bed assignments for patients.
Entered and transcribed orders from our computer system, Epic.
Released medical records and assist with proper authorization for that process.
Assisted patients with care.
Reported to the oncoming nursing secretaries in a timely manner.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
A.A.S. In Medical Assisting
Nursing Secretary Resume
Headline : To assure quality care by providing secretarial assistance to the nursing department and provide supplies and equipment and maintenance of records related to supplies.
Skills : Able To Multitask, Organized, Great Customer Service.
Description :
Properly entered physicians' orders for patients.
Helped with patients and family concerns.
Helped The nurses and supervisors at any time with anything they needed to help things keep running smoothly.
Was present at a lot of deaths where no family was available.
Established friendships with family and patients.
Handled all incoming calls for NSD personnel, including the Assistant Director and Nursing Directors calls.
Handled the annual archiving for previous years forms.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS In Nursing
Nursing Secretary Resume
Objective : Searching for that distinct Nursing Secretary position to utilize my experience, etiquette, skill, and grow within your company. Strong customer service and support experience. Able to work well with others.
Skills : Filing, Punctual. Data Entry, Phone Management, Word Processing.
Description :
Assembled medical charts for Surgical patients.
Pre-registered all Surgical Patients into Hospital Registration Software (Cerner).
Created pie charts, and spreadsheets in excel for monthly and yearly statistics.
Created Hospital Wide monthly calendars.
Typed Physicians Orders and Consents on Manual Typewriter.
Supervised and trained clerical staff, scheduled staff for the nursing personnel, conducted daily tracking of nursing hours.
Ensured a smooth operation by performing various clerical duties.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BS
Nursing Secretary Resume
Headline : Highly motivated Nursing Secretary professional seeking to obtain a position where I can utilize my strong work ethics and determination. Willing to perform routine repetitive tasks on a continuous basis.
Skills : Customer Service, Patient Care, Good Communication Skills.
Description :
Performed clerical activities, schedule follow-up appointments for patients, entered labs into the computer.
Maintained adequate paperwork for patients.
Prioritized incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, and maintained records/files.
Requested supplies from other units.
Maintained inventory in the department.
Monitored patients that are on cardiac telemetry monitors.
Assisted with patient admissions and discharges.
Collected non-controlled medications, distribute them to appropriate licensed personnel on the unit.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BA In Psychology
Nursing Secretary Resume
Summary : Experienced, dedicated administrative professional with advanced computer and office skills seeking a challenging and diversified position. Adept at resolving administrative problems and inquiries.
Provided phone and administrative support to four nursing supervisors.
Often spoke with family members of patients and provided information, answered questions, and passed messages to field nurses.
Received new Homecare patient paperwork, utilizing Excel to track it, and followed up with field nurses to ensure all paperwork was received in a timely manner.
Distributed all Homecare plans of care and verbal orders to community physicians for their signature and return, and input signed orders to NDOC.
Worked with Medical Records to retrieve late orders.
Distributed, tracked, and input all Homecare face-to-face forms and developed an Excel worksheet in order to track forms and follow up with physicians prior to the return deadline.
Gathered all Homecare and Hospice nursing timesheets, submitted them to the Office Manager on a weekly basis.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
High School Diploma
Nursing Secretary Resume
Headline : To obtain a Nursing Secretary position from which I will have the ability to enhance my current experience and will also gain additional learning opportunities. Experienced Professional with exceptional ability to perform a variety of administrative staff support roles, and multi-task with efficiency.
Skills : Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Database Management.
Description :
Prepared and maintained the nursing staff schedule, including sick calls, vacations, holidays, and personal days.
Prepared and approved payroll for the nursing staff, including sick calls, vacations, holidays, and personal days.
Responsible for inventory and ordering of office supplies.
Arranged transportation for patients, including authorization to and from appointments outside of the facility.
Assigned patient escorts to accompany patients to appointments.
Typed confidential and special reports.
Assisted the Director of nursing with services for staff monthly.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BA In Psychology
Nursing Secretary Resume
Summary : As a Nursing Secretary, Responsible for coordinating all communications and secretarial functions at the nursing station in the Skilled Nursing Unit and monitoring the medical alert and fire alarm computer system.
Skills : Teamworking Skills, Organisational, and Time Management Skills.
Description :
Answered phones at nurses' stations.
Prepared paperwork for resident physician appointments.
Scheduled RN's, LPN's, and C.N.A.'s for the nursing home.
Filed end of the month lab and pharmacy papers.
Maintained record of vacations for nursing staff.
Assisted the nursing staff with answering phones.
Processed and completed recertification's for The Certified Nursing Assistants monthly.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Diploma
Nursing Secretary Resume
Headline : As a Nursing Secretary, to order and maintain an inventory of office supplies; monitor inventory of pre-printed documents, and places all orders for pre-printed documentation forms with Purchasing.
Skills : Attention to detail, Negotiation skills, Assertiveness, Flexibility.
Description :
Demonstrated flexibility in changing workload.
Responded to patients with empathy, maintaining their dignity and confidentiality.
Participated in unit-based process improvement activities.
Answered telephone and intercom, took messages, and communicated information to the appropriate person.
Assisted visitors on the nursing unit with directions and finding patients within the hospital.
Assisted patients upon discharge by escorting patients and families out to vehicles.
Performed general clerical duties related to the admission and discharge of patients.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS in Nursing
Nursing Secretary Resume
Summary : Seeking the position as a Nursing Secretary. Over 10 years of experience providing outstanding support. Adept at working well with others.
Skills : Patient Care, Customer Service, Data Entry, Clerical Support.
Description :
Compiled new and current charts, and chart information on the EPIC computer system.
Responsible for obtaining/processing data for statistical weekly, monthly, quarterly, & annual reports for facility & state review in compliance with JCAHO & NYS DOH standards.
Responsible for the maintenance and supplies of printers and fax machines in the back office and ordered fax and printer supplies for field nurses.
Attended bi-weekly Homecare nursing staff meetings, took minutes, transcribed them, and submitted them to the Homecare Nursing Director for approval.
Performed clerical tasks in several units, including ER, Endo Lab, & Cardiovascular.
Coordinated registration for patients, assisted the physician in scheduling patients for labor and delivery.
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