Alexandra Huerta: Perinatal Secretary in Lakewood, CA

• Maintain unit logs and census accounting for all admissions, transfers, expirations and discharges. • Answer the telephone and either responds to inquiry or directs caller for response by medical personnel. • Greet and direct patients and visitors. Register, admit, and discharge patients. • Verify that patient's record is up to date and accurate for medical records and Birth Certificate completion. • Keep the charts appropriately stocked and assembled with the necessary forms for incoming admissions. • Answer call-lights promptly & notify the appropriate care giver. • Direct laboratory specimen in a timely manner. • Assure that all pertinent forms are sent to the receiving unit when a patient is transferred. • Checks inventory and orders for needed supplies. • Assure confidentiality of patient information.