A Ward Secretary provides secretarial support at the nurse’s station in the nursing unit or hospitals. A well-drafted Ward Secretary Resume indicates the following core duties and tasks – providing support to health care staff, administering efficient communication network and managing traffic flow; providing assistance to nurses and ensuring the cleanliness of all units; maintaining and updating the patient database on computers, notifying nursing staff on all diagnosis; coordinating with other departments and ensuring proper services and supplies of the unit; and providing assistance to nurses and guiding in and outpatients.
Those seeking this job role should mention on the resume the following skills – the ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures; supervisory capacities; strong clerical skills, and computer proficiency. Most of the hospitals require a high school diploma or GED. Courses in computer, mathematics, or other business-related subjects will be useful.
Objective : Seeking a Ward Secretary position with an outstanding career opportunity that will offer a rewarding work environment along with a winning team that will fully utilize management skills.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Copier Machines, Office Equipment, Management Skills.
Description :
Transcribed physician orders and provides clerical support to nursing staff for the smooth operation of the nursing unit under the supervision of the shift Charge Nurse.
Interacted with staff, physicians, patients, and families on the phone and on the Unit in a knowledgeable and understanding manner Accomplishments knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology.
Able to learn and successfully utilize the electronic health record.
Able to read, write, and verbally report in English and spell correctly is required.
Greeted patients/families/ambulance personnel Enter physician orders in hospital computer system Track activities of the main desk Clean beds or do.
Processed physicians and nursing orders o enter STAT orders and notified registered nurse Insert physician consultation in chart Assist nurse manager.
Entered meal charges for departments accurately and timely.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Ward Secretary Resume
Objective : Motivated and highly productive Ward Secretary professional with a ward secretary research background. Detail-oriented with strong skills in multi-tasking and efficient management of day-to-day office operations. Adept at building and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and outstanding interpersonal skills.
Skills : Interpersonal Skills, Detail Oriented Skills, Communication Skills.
Description :
Responsible for identifying and interpreting doctors' orders and transcribing onto patients' records.
Initiated, implemented, and routed appropriate forms for x-rays, blood work, consultation, and pathology.
Typed and researched patient information to receive medical care at other facilities.
Initiated action concerning restricted patients funds and competency factors.
Responsible for data entry for admissions and laboratory tests, along with the type of diet to receive.
Maintained and inserted proper forms into patient charts for doctors and nurses examination and testing.
Responsible for interpreting medical terminology and symbols.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Diploma
Ward Secretary Resume
Objective : A goal-directed, result-oriented professional with a strong medical background and education. A skilled communicator, persuasive, and adaptable. I'm self-motivated with high energy, initiative, and focus. Have keen insight into the needs and views of others-able to listen and identify issues or problem areas.
Skills : Medical Transcription, Communication Skills, Management Skills.
Description :
Answered phones, watched heart monitors.
Ordered food trays for patients.
Scheduled and Xray or Ct scans.
Copied charts for transferred patients to other hospitals.
Updated and distributed dietary menus.
Maintained supplies for the department.
Ordered medical supplies for patients' before discharge.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BA In Ward Secretary
Ward Secretary Resume
Summary : Professional Summary 10+ years managing patient records. Experience with Epic software operations and training new employees. Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills that promote corporate goals. Communicate effectively with all levels of staff patrons and vendors. Take direction from supervisor or manager.
Skills : MS Office, Communication Skills, Customer Service Skills.
Description :
Managed and updated patients arriving and departing from units.
Managed patient records in Medical-Surgical, Critical Care, Mother-Baby, Pediatrics, Antepartum, Neonatal Intensive Care, and Nursery Units.
Actively trained candidates for Medical-Surgical and Critical Care Units.
Scheduled follow-up appointments for discharged patients.
Adhered to the health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) Compliance Laws.
Ensured physician awareness of consults, new admits, patient care updates, and newborns.
Implemented patient access to their own medical records via the internet.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
High School Diploma
Ward Secretary Resume
Objective : Hardworking, organized, Ward Secretary professional with a proven background delivering sensible ward secretary technology solutions on time and under budget while working as a team member or team leader.
Skills : Inventory Management, Administrative Assistant And Support, Receptionist.
Description :
Worked into full-time Phones, typing, reports, and analysis, maintain and update forms Track dialysis treatments and medications Maintain files and patient charts Special projects - Audit patient charts for filing order, certain forms, dates, signatures.
Worked alongside the charge nurse to help process doctor orders for the residents.
Played in nursing reports by contributing and receiving reports from the professional nursing staff at the beginning of the shift.
Assisted staff nurses with physical care. Admission forms completely to include height, weight, and patient belongings with signature.
Assisted staff nurses with patient monitoring and records vital signs accurately. Reports any abnormal vital signs to RN.
Maintained skill level required to care for ICU patients.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
GED
Ward Secretary Resume
Headline : To establish a long-term career in a company where I may utilize my Ward Secretary professional skills and knowledge to be an effective ward secretary skills and inspiration to those around me.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Medical Terminology, Communication Skills.
Description :
Answered telephones, and direct calls to appropriate staff.
Scheduled and confirmed patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries, and medical consultations.
Greeted visitors, ascertain the purpose of the visit, and direct them to appropriate staff.
Operated office equipment such as voice mail messaging systems, and use word processing, spreadsheet, and other software applications to prepare reports, invoices, financial statements, letters, case histories, and medical records.
Completed insurance and other claim forms.
Surveyed patients to complete documents, case histories, and forms such as intake and insurance forms.
Received and routed messages and documented such as laboratory results to appropriate staff.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Ward Secretary Resume
Objective : As a Ward Secretary, responsible for Performing a variety of clerical duties according to hospital policies and procedures. Experience in Assisting medical and nursing staff to maintain an accurate, chronological record of the patients hospital stay and course of treatment from ages newborn to geriatric, etc,.
Skills : MS Office, Medical Skills, Communication Skills.
Description :
Assisted in maintaining the general function of the Nursing Station.
Demonstrated accurate and timely order processing according to hospital policy.
Correctly scheduled tasks, exams, and ideas in sequence, including preps and assuring all required information is sent with processed orders.
Assembled, disassembled, and maintains patient medical record per unit standard.
Ordered forms and supplied as directed.
Demonstrated effective written and verbal inter and intra communication maintaining patient confidentiality.
Demonstrated customer service by greeting patients and family members as they enter the unit.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS In Ward Secretary
Ward Secretary Resume
Objective : Ward Secretary with 2 years of experience in Providing for open communication within the unit, with patients, families, physician and other health care providers and members of the public. Experience in Maintaining the telemetry log book, documentation to include: admitting patients, documents and verifies patients telemetry units and measures, etc,.
Skills : Microsoft, Explorer, Med Solutions, Blue-e, Other Insurance Websites, Front Office.
Description :
Responsible for admitting patients, transcribing doctors' orders.
Responsible for copying the chart and sending accurate labs, Xrays, P.T., O.T.
Notified nurse of stat orders was a very important part of the job.
Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints, and allergies.
Answered phones and call bells in a timely manner.
Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones, and filing.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Ward Secretary Resume
Objective : To obtain a challenging Ward Secretary position preferably in an office setting in which I can prove my assets to your company. However I enjoy learning new things so I am up for a challenge and try something out of my comfort zone.
Skills : Management Skills, Computer Skills , Problem Solving.
Description :
Operated telephone switchboard to answer, screen and forward calls, providing information, taking messages.
Performed various clerical and administrative functions, such as ordering and maintaining an inventory of supplies.
Arranged hospital admissions for patients.
Scheduled and confirmed patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries, and medical consultations.
Transmitted correspondence and medical records by mail, e-mail, or fax.
Operated office equipment such as voice mail messaging systems, and use word processing, spreadsheet, and other software applications to prepare reports, medical records, and processing of physician's orders.
Participated in nursing reports by contributing and receiving reports from the professional nursing staff at the beginning of the shift.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
High School Diploma
Ward Secretary Resume
Objective : As a Ward Secretary, responsible for Answering call lights and forwards requests to appropriate team member. Experience in Answering all telephone calls within three (3) rings using appropriate scripting. and also Using physician calling preferences when contacting physicians 100% of the time, etc,.
Skills : Certified Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, Data Entry, Manufacturing, Packaging.
Description :
Directed communication at the nurse's station.
Performed clerical and receptionist duties, and requisitions supplies.
Compiled and recorded medical charts, reports, and correspondence, using a typewriter or personal computer.
Transmitted correspondence and medical records by mail, e-mail, or fax.
Assured that Patient/Family needs are met.
Assisted with or transports patients as necessary.
Collected, properly label, and transports specimens to the correct area in a timely manner.
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