Unit Secretary - Levine Children's Hospital PICU

Job Summary

Assists with the clerical duties related to patient care and management of nursing under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, or Charge Nurse.

Essential Functions

• Receives and forwards incoming telephone calls, conveys messages, and responds to requests for information.
• Ensures the appropriate disposition of laboratory and diagnostic reports.
• Assembles charts of discharged patients according to format and files all materials in patient records.
• Orders and monitors unit supplies.
• Assists the registered nurse with transcription of physician's orders.
• Assists with obtaining medical records.
• Enters and ensures accuracy of data into computer.

Physical Requirements

Responsible to work in a safe manner. Work requires walking, standing, lifting, reaching, handling of charts, supplies, and equipment.

Education, Experience and Certifications

High School Diploma or GED required. Data entry experience and/or experience in health care preferred.

Atrium Health is one of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations, connecting patients with on-demand care, world-class specialists and the region’s largest primary care network. A recognized leader in healthcare delivery, quality and innovation, our foundation rests on providing clinically excellent and compassionate care.

We’ve been serving our community since 1940, when we opened our doors as Charlotte Memorial Hospital. Since then, our network has grown to include more than 40 hospitals and 900 care locations ranging from doctors’ offices to behavioral health centers to nursing homes.

Our focus: Delivering the highest quality patient care, supporting medical research and education, and joining with partners outside our walls to keep our community healthy.