Unit Secretary - Night Shift
About The Position
The Unit Secretary (night shift) is accountable for performance of clerical work, receptionist role at the nursing station. Handles incoming and outgoing communications, processes physician’s orders, maintains charts, records, supplies, equipment; orients new personnel; implements new/revised clerical policies and procedures. Accurately performs computer related tasks. The Unit Secretary (night shift) reports to the Nurse Manager. Under indirect supervision, the Unit Secretary handles all incoming and outgoing communications and is responsible for accurately performing all clerical duties for the clinical unit. This position processes physicians' orders, maintains unit charts, records, supplies and equipment. This role is the direct line of communication between the patient care unit and support services. The Unit Secretary also assists in orienting and training new personnel.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
- Basic keyboarding skills required; medical terminology preferred.
- Applicant must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 2 weeks of hire.
- Thereafter, must maintain a Current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
- Certification in Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire.
- Thereafter, must maintain Current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
Nice To Haves
- medical terminology preferred
Responsibilities
- Performance of clerical work
- Receptionist role at the nursing station
- Handles incoming and outgoing communications
- Processes physician’s orders
- Maintains charts, records, supplies, equipment
- Orients new personnel
- Implements new/revised clerical policies and procedures
- Accurately performs computer related tasks
- Responsible for accurately performing all clerical duties for the clinical unit
- Direct line of communication between the patient care unit and support services
- Assists in orienting and training new personnel
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
