Unit Secretary, Nursing Asst - GI
About The Position
Performs routine patient care, support, and services, as well as specialized clerical and administrative duties within the legal scope of practice and established standards of care, policies, and procedures for the assigned nursing care unit. Builds confidence and cooperation with patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers. Executes varied tasks and prioritizes information and requests in a timely manner. Follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient and information privacy and safety. May perform specific additional tasks and/or orient other staff to the department. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position with an 8-hour day shift and variable days of the week. Weekend work is required as needed. The role is with MMC-Memorial Medical Center. Pay is $27.30 to $38.22 per hour; the posted range is based on the position’s primary work location, and starting pay considers factors including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS) certification.
- One year of recent relevant experience.
- Knowledge of basic nursing skills, medical procedures, views, and equipment.
- Ability to interpret data and instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
- Written and verbal communication skills for communicating with team members, supervisors, patients, and other personnel.
- Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines within standardized policies and procedures.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and related information systems.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including managing multiple tasks in an interrupt-driven environment.
- Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting from established solutions.
- Ability to ensure privacy of patients’ protected health information (PHI).
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other staff members.
- Education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills.
- Sound judgment and developed clinical and administrative skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine patient care, support, and services.
- Perform specialized clerical and administrative duties in accordance with the legal scope of practice and unit standards, policies, and procedures.
- Build confidence and cooperation with patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers.
- Execute varied tasks and prioritize information and requests in a timely manner.
- Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient and information privacy and safety.
- May perform specific additional tasks and/or orient other staff to the department.
Benefits
- Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
