EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT UNIT SECRETARY

South Central Regional Medical Center • Laurel, MS

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About The Position

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT UNIT SECRETARY

JOB TITLE:

Emergency Department Unit Secretary

DEPARTMENT:

Emergency Department

FULL TIME/PRN:

Full Time

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be able to read, write, and understand written and verbal communication.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Record & Clerical Duties: Perform patient record activities and data entry; perform clerical functions; notify appropriate departments; maintain a supplied, clean, organized unit; check orders for accurate delivery; participate in quality measures; serve as first point of contact; remain composed during emergencies. Work Quantity: Ensure proper supplies; complete clerical assignments by end of shift; adapt to workload changes; coordinate clerical activity for admissions, transfers, discharges. Policies & Procedures Knowledge: Complete HealthStream assignments; maintain required computer skills; demonstrate knowledge of medical/pharmaceutical terminology; assist in orientation; seek assistance in unusual situations; work independently. Attendance & Reliability: Adjust schedule when needed; be on time and ready; rotate shifts including weekends/holidays; use ID badge to clock in/out; maintain minimal attendance occurrences.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequent interaction with patients, staff, and providers; must perform clerical duties in fast‑paced ED environment.

Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, and understand written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient record activities and data entry
• Perform clerical functions
• Notify appropriate departments
• Maintain a supplied, clean, organized unit
• Check orders for accurate delivery
• Participate in quality measures
• Serve as first point of contact
• Remain composed during emergencies
• Ensure proper supplies
• Complete clerical assignments by end of shift
• Adapt to workload changes
• Coordinate clerical activity for admissions, transfers, discharges
• Complete HealthStream assignments
• Maintain required computer skills
• Demonstrate knowledge of medical/pharmaceutical terminology
• Assist in orientation
• Seek assistance in unusual situations
• Work independently
• Adjust schedule when needed
• Be on time and ready
• Rotate shifts including weekends/holidays
• Use ID badge to clock in/out
• Maintain minimal attendance occurrences

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed