A Nursing Unit Secretary also known as the health unit secretary or medical secretary handles all administrative tasks in a nursing home or a specialized healthcare office. The job description entails supporting the facility’s medical staff and patients by admitting patients, and organizing the charts, and answering calls. A well-drafted Nursing Unit Secretary Resume mentions the following core duties – greeting patients, scheduling appointments and procedures for patients, faxing medical records to other medical offices, reviewing the patient’s insurance information, updating and organizing patient files, preparing charts and files for patient transfers, routing calls, and making sure the nursing station is appropriately staffed.
To be effective in this career, one should possess the following few skills – customer service skills, strong communication skills to interact with patients and their family members; clerical knowledge, computer skills, knowledge of medical terminology, multitasking skills, and organizational skills. Though some employers prefer candidates who have qualifications with a high school diploma or GED, possessing a higher degree will be useful.
Objective : Highly qualified Nursing Unit Secretary with experience in the industry. Enjoy creative problem solving and getting exposure on multiple projects, and I would excel in the collaborative environment on which your company prides itself.
Skills : Office Procedures, Customer Service, Team Player, Attention To Details, Organized, Hard Worker, Accounts Receivable.
Description :
Provided excellent customer service in a very busy CVICU unit.
Greeted families and visitors on the phone and in person.
Provided information by answering questions and requests to people who were emotionally distressed.
Established patient record information by preparing a unit document folder and completing patient identification information.
Documented patient care services by scanning and copying nursing and physician notes into the patient's medical record.
Maintained patient confidentiality and protect hospital operations by following HIPAA guidelines.
Scheduled and followed up on tests, procedures and labs for patients and answered call lights.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Associate's
Nursing Unit Secretary Resume
Headline : Desiring administrative role in an organization that is committed to the service and well-being of our community as well as our nation that will embrace my versatile talents and skills while nurturing my weaknesses to become strengths.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Managing Skills.
Description :
Welcomed and greeted patients/visitors.
Directed/escorted customer to desired location.
Triaged patient call lights in a timely manner.
Communicated with patient, family members, visitors, physicians and associates in a competent, caring manner.
Actively participated in the creation and maintenance of a positive patient experience Conducting patient rounds throughout the shift; orienting all to the unit and patient room.
Monitored the electronic record for new provider-entered orders, coordinating the completion of the orders with nursing staff and other departments as appropriate.
Competently utilized computer technology to access and exchange data (i.e. lab results, interdepartmental communications).
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's
Nursing Unit Secretary Resume
Summary : Looking for a Nursing Unit Secretary position where I can utilize my attention to detail, love for numbers and investigating, and where I can go home at the end of the day knowing I made a difference.
Skills : Administration, Graduate Medical Education, Program Coordination, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop/Indesign, Events, Project Management, Communications, Epic, Medhub, Amion.
Description :
Provided outstanding customer service to visitors, patients, and vendors as well as hospital staff.
Trained new employees on both job requirements and proper procedures.
Provided support to physicians and nursing staff to ensure efficient patient care.
Entered physician orders accurately into the Cerner system.
Scanned medication orders to the main pharmacy.
Answered phones and offered solutions or directed caller to appropriate department.
Directed communication between departments.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
BS In Accounting
Nursing Unit Secretary Resume
Summary : To obtain a challenging Nursing Unit Secretary position in a healthcare setting, one that will allow me to use and further develop my skills and professional experience.
Skills : Medication Inventory Management, Aseptic technique, IV Admixture preparation of Blood Factors, Chemo safe handling and disposal.
Description :
Performed multiple administrative functions in supporting the Maternity Care, Neonatal and Postpartum units in the Women's Center Supports the many administrative needs of a large maternity unit with a 200 member staff including Nurses, Physicians, and other medical professionals.
Responsible for overseeing the Infant Abduction system to ensure total unit security from intruders, in liaison with the Hospital Security Department.
Greeted, registered, and established records for incoming patients.
Checked for previous records, updated information, and verified insurance.
Ordered needed services, equipment, tests, procedures, and additional information as required in providing patients with personalized care.
Prepared all documentation including legal forms required byte state.
Highly skilled in immediately responding to critical care situations.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
MS
Nursing Unit Secretary Resume
Summary : Multi-task oriented, plus an ability to work within deadlines, both independently, and as a cooperative team member. An experienced and skilled worker, with a strong work ethic.
Experienced as a Hospital Unit Secretary at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow and I have had various assignments in the hospital.
Worked for nursing on medical/telemetry/surgical units as well as Physical and Occupational Rehab and the department of Alcohol and Drug Detox and Rehab.
Assisted the medical staff in the care of patients, within the clerical parameters.
Initiated the updating and easy access of forms and filing by staff.
Completed three years of statistical data entry for the Department of Alcohol and Drug Treatment, and weekly stock inventory and ordering for two units.
Answered and directed calls.
Superior ability to sort out the often competing needs of staff in prioritizing and completing tasks in the most efficient way Extremely conscientious in staying within the unit's budget, using supplies prudently.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Diploma
Nursing Unit Secretary Resume
Objective : Seeking a Nursing Unit Secretary position in the medical field to utilize my communication, caregiving, and people skills. I desire to pursue a career in the medical field.
Skills : Administrative , Patient Care, Medical Experience, Customer Service.
Description :
Responsible for performing routine administrative responsibilities, communication functions and acts as a receptionist to support the Nursing Unit.
Ability to multitask with heavy work load.
Ensured that all medical documents are properly signed, dated, and filed accordingly.
Taken and entered physician orders into the computer.
Answered heavy phone call volumes in a timely manner.
Assisted all medical personnel with clerical needs.
Provided assistance to patients when in need.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
High School Diploma
Nursing Unit Secretary Resume
Summary : As a Nursing Unit Secretary, responsible for Participating in the maintenance of the patient care environment, including but not limited to cleanliness and orderliness of room, filled water pitchers (when appropriate), suction set ups on the wall with regulators, Supporting customers service and performance improvement goals for the department.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Medical Terminology, Spss, Fluent In Spanish.
Description :
Answered patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Answered telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
Created, maintained, and entered information into databases.
Performed various clerical or administrative functions, such as ordering and maintaining an inventory of supplies.
Transcribed doctors orders Maintain patient charts Work with various hospital departments to coordinate patient care, transfers, surgeries, discharge.
Able to complete charts in a very timely manner while answering phones and directing them appropriately.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
High School Diploma
Nursing Unit Secretary Resume
Objective : As a Nursing Unit Secretary, responsible for Performing various clerical duties, such as filing, printing, copying, mailing, and basic functions in Microsoft Office documents, and also Supporting departmental staffing by preparing assignment sheet information, printing surgery schedules, and contacting staff to fill shifts.
Skills : Printing Skills, Unit Secretary.
Description :
Assisted with and documents activities of daily living.
Observed, documented, and reported patient conditions and behaviors to the Registered Nurse.
Obtained, documented, and reported vital signs and fluid intake and output.
Reinforced patient and family education as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Performed phlebotomy as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Discontinued IV and urinary catheters as directed by the Registered Nurse and documents removal.
Performed EKGs and bladder scans when directed by the Registered Nurse.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
High School Diploma
Nursing Unit Secretary Resume
Objective : Nursing Unit Secretary with 3+ years of experience in Possessing the knowledge, skill, and attitude necessary to meet patients physical, psychological and social needs with the growth and development levels and patient populations served within the department, and also Participating in unit compliance as related to established standards.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Nursing.
Description :
Performed routine patient care procedures, including but not limited to monitoring vital signs, collecting specimens, measuring height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, glucose monitoring.
Maintained a safe patient care environment.
Adhered to infection control policy including but not limited to handwashing standards.
Reported to nurse any changes in patient condition or behavior.
Reported any abnormal vital signs to nurse including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and pulse oximeter.
Reported blood glucose results to the nurse upon completion.
Provided timely documentation of patient care activities in the electronic medical record.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Nursing Unit Secretary Resume
Headline : Innovative Nursing Unit Secretary seeks position in a passionate, mission-focused organization. An ambitious visionary with a drive to learn, improve and succeed while guiding those within the department to do the same as we fulfill the organizational mission, goals, and objectives. A community-oriented member who strives to give back in multiple ways.
Skills : Excellent multi-tasker, Great communication, Team player.
Description :
Demonstrated general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Maintained quality and safety standards.
Maintained proper levels of confidentiality.
Worked closely and professionally with others.
Communicated with the nursing staff to address identified patient needs.
Performed hourly patient rounds.
Provided for the personal care and hygiene needs of patients, including but not limited to bathing, oral hygiene, and changing of linens.
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