Unit Secretary - Med Surg - Lorain Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Lorain, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Secretary is a member of the Care Delivery Team and works under the direction of the Manager and/or RN Team Leader. The role supports the Med/Surg unit by transcribing physician orders into the computer, organizing patient care records, and coordinating pertinent communications among health team members and other departments. The secretary also performs clerical duties according to unit needs, orders unit supplies, and promotes positive interpersonal and interdepartmental relationships. This is a full-time, collective bargaining unit position scheduled for 36 hours per week. The shift is days/evenings, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. The position is based in the Med/Surg Unit at Lorain Hospital, 4 West.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read, write, and perform simple mathematical computations.
Successful completion of a medical terminology course.
Ability to meet the public graciously.
Typing speed of 35 words per minute with accuracy.
Ability to report facts accurately, follow instructions, and complete assignments independently.
Annual CPR certification must be obtained and maintained.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Transcribe physician orders and enter them into the computer.
Plan and organize patient care records.
Coordinate communication of pertinent information to health team members and other departments.
Perform clerical duties according to specific unit needs.
Order unit supplies.
Promote positive interpersonal and interdepartmental relationships.
Obtain and maintain annual CPR certification.