Allison McCord

Unit Secretary @GBMC HealthCare

Towson, MD, US

Maintains accurate and complete patient medical records, records pertinent routine information, files reports/test results, follows up on missing records/reports with appropriate parties, assembles medical records for patient discharge or transfer, and ensures that only authorized persons have access to them.• Acts as unit receptionist for hospital personnel, patients and visitors. Provides assistance to staff and patients/guests, frequently interacting and coordinating with other departments, to ensure prompt, courteous and effective delivery of care and responsiveness to patients/guests needs.• Maintains accurate unit records such as unit statistics, charges and logbook.• Maintains equipment and supply inventories. Maintains adequate supplies in appropriate areas throughout the shift per unit standard.• Observes appropriate safety measures and assists in maintaining a clean, orderly environment according to hospital and unit policies and procedures.• Assists with limited patient care duties such as passing trays and transporting of patients, when necessary and only as directed by nursing personnel.• Assists the professional staff in orienting new personnel to the unit.• Performs discharge phone calls to patients to solicit feedback on their hospital stay using the appropriate form. Refer clinical questions to charge nurse for follow up.

Towson University

Bachelor's degree, Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Academy of the Holy Cross

High School Diploma