St. Francis Hospital Memphis

Saint Francis Hospital Memphis is a 510-bed acute care hospital dedicated to providing high quality, compassionate care to the Mid-South community. As a comprehensive medical center, Saint Francis Hospital Memphis features a broad spectrum of tertiary and acute care, outpatient services and specialty areas including Women’s Services, Surgical Services, Bariatric Center of Excellence and Behavioral Health. Other acute care areas include Emergency Room, Critical Care, Med/ Surge and Telemetry.

Unit Secretary ER Full Time Nights Position Summary

Performs general clerical duties on a nursing unit by preparing, compiling, and maintaining records in a hospital nursing unit.

Responsibilities

Records, transmits and/or files written and verbal communications to, from, and within the nursing unit to staff, patients, and physicians. Transcribes physicians’ orders. Schedules and signs patients in and out for surgery, treatments, or tests as indicated. Orders and stores unit supplies. Makes necessary phone calls for special orders for doctors, patients or nurses. Maintains current and orderly chart files; assembles patients’ charts for transfers or discharges. Answers telephone or intercom; records and relays messages. Greets, directs, and instructs visitors as necessary. Assist physicians in locating patients’ charts and appropriate primary nurse. Prepare routine, confidential and/or special reports, documents and records; assists with patient care/quality assurance audits.

Education

Required:  High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

Required:  Must be familiar with medical terminology, and have experience with the use of a computer. 

Preferred:  Previous experience as a Unit Secretary preferred.

Certification

Required:  CPR