Unit Secretary - Med Surg, Telemetry, Keleman 8 - Cooper University Hospital

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Overview

Kelemen 8 is a medical-surgical unit that cares for patients with a wide variety of diagnoses, illnesses and disease processes. North and South 8 have telemetry capabilities for our patients. Kelemen 8 has frequent admissions and discharges.

 

Kelemen 8 can accept a total of 77 patients. The North side houses 37 patients and 2 hallway areas, and the South side houses 36 patients and another 2 hallway areas. There are two negative pressure rooms with an anti-room.

 

There is a pharmacist present on the unit to assist the RNs with medication questions/concerns. Multidisciplinary rounds occur every Monday through Friday. Rounds involve all aspects of the healthcare team, including the patient and family.

Short Description

Assumes responsibility for record keeping, and intra-departmental and Inter-departmental communications.

Experience Required

Previous hospital unit secretary, medical office assistant or medical records experience preferred.

Clerical, communication, and customer service experience a plus.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.