Unit Secretary

Salem Regional Medical Center•Salem, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Unit Secretary organizes and coordinates the clerical activities and communication of the Nursing Unit by: Answering the telephone and patient communication system. Receiving and transmitting messages via the computer. Transcribing physician orders. Maintaining patients’ records. Greeting, directing, and giving appropriate factual information to patients, visitors, and personnel from other departments. Performing indirect care duties and other related duties and activities as assigned by the Unit Director.

Requirements

High school / GED required.
Ability to write legibly and spell accurately, able to read different handwriting, and knowledgeable of medical and technical terms required.
Successfully completed basic computer course, or proof of relevant work experience.
Successful completion of the Unit Secretary Training and Orientation programs provided by the hospital.
Must have or obtain certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (maintains currency of certification).

Responsibilities

Answering the telephone and patient communication system.
Receiving and transmitting messages via the computer.
Transcribing physician orders.
Maintaining patients’ records.
Greeting, directing, and giving appropriate factual information to patients, visitors, and personnel from other departments.
Performing indirect care duties and other related duties and activities as assigned by the Unit Director.