Unit Secretary
South Lyon Medical Center
Yerington, NV
01.2022 - Current
Maintained patient records, medical histories, test results and other pertinent information in the hospital's computer system.
- Attended regular meetings with department heads to discuss any changes in procedures or policies affecting unit operations.
- Collected discharge summaries from nurses or physicians before release of patients from the facility.
- Answered telephone calls promptly and directed them to appropriate personnel or departments.
- Compiled reports on daily activities for review by supervisor.
- Assisted nursing staff with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, ordering supplies and preparing charts.
- Prepared documents for signature by physicians or other authorized personnel.
- Transfer patients to other medical facilities.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Have experience working with inmates that need medical attention.
- Work closely with local law enforcement, EMS, as well as dispatch.
- Legal 2000 Behavioral Health is responsible for all transfers to other facilities, etc. Ground BLS, ALS, Careflight.