Job Description

Position Summary:

The Unit Secretary is responsible for routine clerical/secretarial tasks for persons in a nursing unit.

Location:

Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Orlando, FL

Department:

Children's Emergency & Trauma Unit

Type:

Variable Full-time (3/12-hours shift)

Shift

: Nights Shift (7PM -7AM)

The Children's Emergency Department

The Children's Emergency Department provides care on a 24-hour a day, 7-day a week basis, and is located on the first floor of Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. It consists of 29 private Acute Care beds and four (4) Resuscitation/Trauma beds. Clinical activities include but not limited to: triaging ED patients, emergent stabilization of both medical and trauma patients, procedural sedation, cardiac monitoring as appropriate, medication administration, collection of laboratory specimens, IV therapy, point of care testing including; glucose monitoring, urine screens, and rapid strep screens, and patient and family education including medical care, treatment and prevention.

Top Reasons to Choose Orlando Health -

Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children:

Medical, Dental, Vison
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks to start)
Life Insurance
Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care)
Paid Parental Leave
Pet Insurance
Car Insurance
100% PAID Tuition as well as tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL Benefits Start Day One

ORLANDO HEALTH ARNOLD PALMER HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN

Located on the downtown Orlando campus, Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children has been providing compassionate care to the children, teenagers and young adults of Central Florida for more than 30 years. With 156 licensed beds and a team of experts in more than 30 pediatric specialties, the hospital has earned Best Children's Hospitals from U.S. News & World Report for 15 consecutive years with national rankings in four specialties and Top Children's Hospital from The Leapfrog Group. Orlando Health Arnold Palmer has held Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence and quality patient care since 2013, and several units have earned Beacon Awards for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. Our pediatric Level I Trauma Center and ER is the only Central Florida facility to provide the highest level of emergency trauma care exclusively to children, and Orlando Health Arnold Palmer is the only facility in Florida to achieve Level I Children's Surgical Verification and Level I Trauma


Verification by the American College of Surgeons.

Orlando Health Arnold Palmer is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida's east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions.

"Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work"

is not just something we say, it's our promise to you.
Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

Acts as a receptionist on the unit, greeting and directing visitors, personnel and others in a courteous and informative manner. Transcribes physicians' orders promptly, accurately and completely according to policy/procedure. Communicates consultation requests to physicians or therapists promptly and accurately. Performs data entry and assembles, compiles, and breaks down medical records. Prepare/copy designated medical record/ information for transfer to other facilities. Answers phone calls, routes callers, assist in pages, and takes messages and provides routine information to callers. Answers patient call lights in person or via intercom; fills request or refers to appropriate person promptly. Communicate effectively in all interactions. Works under the direction of the charge nurse. Assists in making appointments for patients. Working knowledge of office/departmental equipment. Submits work orders for necessary housekeeping, maintenance, biomedical or other work orders needed. Collaborate in partnership interdepartmentally to promote and provide a safe environment. Utilize compassion to create a therapeutic environment. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment. Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility. May have limited access to areas storing medications. Maintains pre-established par levels of all unit office supplies. Assists in the stocking of both unit and office supplies. Monitor time and attendance through Kronos (or timekeeping system). Prioritizes workload to manage multiple priorities. Ensures compliance with regulatory standards including Federal, State, local and The Joint Commission.Maintains regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

Maintains a clean, safe and organized unit.

Qualifications:

Education/Training

High School diploma or equivalent. Keyboarding skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of Medical terminology, or Health Unit Coordinator Certification.

Licensure/Certification

None.

Experience

* None.