A professional who prepares and compiles records in nursing unit of hospital or medical facility. Respnsibilities include:

• Records name of patient, address, and name of attending physician to prepare medical records on new patients.
• Copies information, such as patient's temperature, pulse rate, and blood pressure from nurses' records onto patient's medical records.
• Records information, such as physicians' orders and instructions, dietary requirements, and medication information, on patient charts and medical records.
• Keeps file of medical records on patients in unit.
• Prepares notice of patient's discharge to inform business office.
• Requisitions supplies designated by nursing staff.
• Answers telephone and intercom calls and provides information or relays messages to patients and medical staff.
• Directs visitors to patients' rooms.
• Distributes mail, newspapers, and flowers to patients.
• Compiles census of patients.
• May keep record of absences and hours worked by unit personnel.
• May transport patients in wheelchair or conveyance to locations within facility.
• May key patient information into computer.