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The Unit Secretary performs all clerical functions and facilitates effective communication with inter/intradepartmental personnel to maintain an efficient, cost effective and organized nursing station. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide support services to patients with acute care needs. Performs clerical, receptionist duties and assists in daily operations of the unit under the guidance of the Lead Nurse.

Your every day

Facilitates and maintains a safe environment for patients and others:
- Performs the priority technical procedures required by the area/department/assignment safely, effectively, efficiently and legally.
- Transcribes orders, initiates, assembles and maintains charts.
- Performs receptionist and clerical duties.Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to identify actions to ensure orderly operation of the unit and improve
patient care:
- Demonstrates care and concern for customers by striving to meet their expectations.
- Follows HIPAA guidelines.
- Seeks supervision or assistance when unable to perform effectively or independently.
- Uses interpersonal communication strategies with individuals that are intended to achieve desirable, acceptable outcomes/responses and perceptions of satisfaction by those involved.
- Enters supply rooms on nursing units as needed to perform necessary job functions.
- Refrains from manipulating or removing any intravenous fluids that are stored in the area.Contributes to continuity of patient care:
- Complies with established hospital, departmental and personnel policies.
- Maintains documentation consistent with established guidelines.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
 

Your must haves

1 to 3 years of experience as a Secretary or Unit Clerk in healthcare setting required (CHNOLA)Required: High School Diploma or equivalent (CHNOLA)Preferred: Associate's Degree in Nursing, Medical Science or equivalent (UMC)

Licenses and Certifications:

Certification Name: Basic Life Support HeartSaver & First AidRequiredIssuer: American Heart AssociationLicensure Speciality: Training CertificationEntity: CHNOLA / TouroCertification Name: Non-Violent Crisis PreventionRequiredIssuer: Crisis Prevention InstituteLicensure Speciality: CertificationEntity: CHNOLA / TouroCertification Name: Certified Nurse AssistantIssuer: Louisiana State Department of HealthLicensure Speciality: CertificationEntity: UMC

Skills and Abilities:

Appropriate communication and interpersonal skills.Courteous telephone skills, basic computer skills, satisfactory written and verbal communication.Time management and organizational skills.EPIC experience, Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook and Excel).

WORK SHIFT:

Nights (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community. 

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

About West Jefferson Medical Center

West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited.  For over 60 years, we’ve been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Center and our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction

Your extras

Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion.  Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here. 

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

 

Simple things make the difference. 

1.    To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 

2.    To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.  

3.    To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 

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