Unit Secretary - ER

Job Shift: Rotate

Job Type: Part Time

The Unit Secretary performs general clerical duties on a nursing unit by preparing, compiling, and maintaining records in a hospital nursing unit. 

• Records, transmits and/or files written and verbal communications to, from, and within the nursing unit to staff, patients, and physicians.


• Transcribes physicians’ orders.


• Schedules and signs patients in and out for surgery, treatments, or tests as indicated.


• Orders and stores unit supplies.


• Makes necessary phone calls for special orders for doctors, patients, or nurses.


• Maintains current and orderly chart files; assembles patients’ charts for transfers or discharges.


• Answers telephone or intercom; records and relays messages.


• Greets, directs, and instructs visitors as necessary.


• Assist physicians in locating patients’ charts and appropriate primary nurse.


• Prepares routine, confidential and/or special reports, documents, and records; assists with patient care/quality assurance audits.