Unit Secretary - Clarksville FSED (Nights)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Clarksville, TN

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Secretary - Clarksville FSED (Nights) position at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) involves coordinating nursing station activities and performing clerical and reception duties. This role is crucial for maintaining efficient operations within the emergency room setting. The Unit Secretary will requisition supplies, equipment, and services as directed, and will serve as a key communication link between patients, visitors, and healthcare staff. VUMC is a leading institution in Nashville, Tennessee, dedicated to advancing health and wellness through patient care, education, and research, fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a significant impact.

Requirements

Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level: Less than 1 year
Education: High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of biopsychosocial and spiritual aspects of human behavior ranging from infancy to geriatrics.
Familiar with organization and function of all units.
Ability to demonstrate effective communications skills, empathy, and unconditional positive regard toward all patients and co-workers.
Knowledge and implementation of standardized PPE regarding the prevention / transmission of infectious disease / isolation processes.
Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Responsibilities

Coordinates nursing station activities and performs clerical and reception duties.
Requisitions supplies, equipment, and services as directed.
Coordinates communications between customers and staff.
Follows hospital policy and procedures.
Delivery of clinical practice utilizing standards of practice and in accordance with the hospital’s mission & vision.
Ability to work under limited supervision and to follow written and oral instructions.
Knowledge of biopsychosocial and spiritual aspects of human behavior ranging from infancy to geriatrics.
Familiar with organization and function of all units.
Ability to demonstrate effective communications skills, empathy, and unconditional positive regard toward all patients and co-workers.
Compliance with organizational requirements, including policies, procedures and regulations specific to the unit.
Mechanism must be provided for contact of employee (i.e., beeper, telephone, emergency contact).
Flexibility in schedule in order to meet the needs of the patients, community and staff.
Demonstrates professional behavior with a positive outlook during peak periods of activity and other stressful situations.
Knowledge and implementation of standardized PPE regarding the prevention / transmission of infectious disease / isolation processes.
Maintains licensure, required certification and annual education requirements prior to due date.
Answer telephones in appropriate manner.
Establish and maintain filing systems.
Input data into computer.
Maintain logs.
Schedule appointments, pt or physician/consults.
Ability to fax, scan and copy.
Consistently provides accurate and complete hand-off communication to any healthcare provider according to hospital policy.
Attends 80% of all department meetings and required to review and initial all department minutes missed.
Other duties as assigned.