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Day Shift: 8a-4:30p. Pay is based on yrs of experience and starts at $17.50/hr. plus shift differentials. This is a union position. Required: High School Diploma or GED

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At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.

Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, and we provide advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care.

Our accolades include the following:

* The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety

* Healthgrades - America’s 50 Best Hospitals

* U.S. News & World Report - high performance in heart failure treatment

At Norwalk Hospital, we prioritize the health and well-being of our team, fostering a friendly and supportive culture where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of what we do. From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll experience a sense of community that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our employees feel a deep connection here because we’re not just part of the community – we are its center. Summary:

To provide a combination of secretarial, computer data entry, reception and clerical duties at the direction of the Administrative Nurse Manager or Designee.

Responsibilities:

1. Transcribes Physician's Orders in an accurate and timely manner according to Norwalk Hospital's Policies and Procedures, Initiates or updates appropriate patient information in the Chart Review Conservation of the computer system where appropriate. Reviews data in Chart Review on a daily basis and eliminates any non-current data, according to unit standard, Notifies appropriate personnel of STAT orders. Accesses lab values when requested, Calls department for facilitation of transcribed orders when appropriate.

2. Prepares, maintains and forwards records in an accurate and timely manner, Replenishes and reviews records on a daily basis, according to unit procedures. Files all reports in the correct patient's records daily, Prepares records for admission, transfer, surgery, procedures, discharge and expiration. Delivers expiration records to Admitting, immediately, Processes discharge records according to standard chart order.

3. Communicates effectively and courteously with patients, visitors, and coworkers within the scope of his/her responsibilities. Identifies unit and self when answering phone, Uses a Windows-based computer system competently, Assists the RN in care delivery by providing accurate and timely processing of communications. Relays information to appropriate person in a timely manner.

4. Demonstrates compliance with identified policies and procedures in carrying out unit assignments i.e., postings, work sheets, maintenance of data and knowledge of medical terminology, Demonstrates willingness to assist with and improve unit operations, Maintains neat and orderly appearance and environment.

5. Monitors, orders and oversees maintenance of equipment and supplies in a proper, orderly and cost-effective manner, Enters and renews chargeable items/services into computer system for patient care correctly, Contacts appropriate departments as directed by Manager/designee, for needed services on nursing unit.

6. Receives patient posting and assists in room assignments as necessary. Updates and maintains Unit Secretary Worksheets where appropriate. Assists in QA studies as assigned by the Nurse Manager/designee. Maintains and updates telephone listings.

7. Checks all patient's line of vision, and/or identification bands and bed tags per unit standards. Sorts and delivers patient mail when received. Respects patients' privacy.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

9. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Other Information:

Required: High School Graduate or equivalent. Previous secretarial/computer experience preferred with Windows based computer system. Hospital or other health care setting experience.

Minimum Experience: zero to six months

Desired:

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit: 338

Department: Psych Unit

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $17.00 - $28.50 Hourly

With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.