Secretary
About The Position
UHS Operating Room at Wilson Medical Center is now hiring a Secretary to work full time, 40 hours weekly, day shift At UHS, we believe that every connection matters—from the way we support our patients in critical moments to how we empower our teams to grow and succeed. If you're ready to contribute to strategic planning, drive departmental goals, and lead with empathy in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to make a meaningful impact where every connection truly counts. The Department Secretary supports the Nurse Manager to maintain the daily operation of the unit and to ensure compliance with UHSH policies and procedures.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Previous secretarial experience
- Previous hospital or health care experience
- CPR Certification within 3 months of hire
Responsibilities
- Maintains medical records in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Coordinates communications to nurses from patients, family, physicians and other health care team members.
- Transcribes physician orders when necessary (if CPOE is not used).
- Performs medical record and name band data entry, auditing, and maintenance as assigned.
- Reconciles physician orders for consultations in electronic medical record (EMR)
- Completes all admission, discharge, and transfer clerical functions.
- Obtains and maintains supplies for patient care and unit functioning.
- Obtains required continuing education credits and completes all mandatory requirements.
- Complies with organizational and departmental ergonomic & safety principles while performing all work related activities.
- Demonstrates flexibility with work schedule.
- Shares in the responsibility for effective resource utilization including staffing, time management, supplies and services.
- Coordinates consult visits for residents, including transportation as needed.
- Coordinates work orders and repairs on unit and common areas as needed.
Benefits
- We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week.
- With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best.
- Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
- From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge.
- We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards.
- When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.
- With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads.
- We also continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
