Unit Secretary - Inpatient - PRN - Days
About The Position
The Unit Secretary performs a variety of clerical tasks involved in preparing, maintaining, and processing patient and unit activities, data, and records. This PRN position supports the Acute Care and ICU units at Tappahannock Hospital. The listed schedule is 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; employees work as needed, at least two shifts per schedule, and one major and one minor holiday per year. Unit Secretaries may work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays. Shift rotations and schedules are established with the Nurse Manager and may be adjusted to meet staffing requirements or the needs of the work unit. The role requires independent completion of routine activities with minimal supervision. Issues involving policy or procedure violations, sensitive conflicts, or unusual circumstances should be promptly brought to the Nurse Manager or designee, as warranted by their immediacy. Duties may include handling, transporting, accessing, or contacting medications and related supplies. Compensation ranges from $15.69 to $23.53; actual offers depend on relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Able to perform daily activities with minimal supervision and be self-directed in routine activities.
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to perform prolonged standing and sitting, frequent bending, walking, and repetitive motion.
- Strong recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, clear speaking, legible writing, reading, and logical thinking.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and frequent, intense customer interactions, work in a noisy environment, and adapt to frequent change.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience setting up and maintaining an office system, including organizational skills.
- Previous experience with medical insurance, MIS, and medical terminology.
- Previous experience in a health care setting.
- Previous experience with Microsoft Office software.
- Previous experience using an EMR.
- Completion of a Medical Terminology course.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, maintain, and process patient and unit activities, data, and records.
- Complete routine daily activities independently with minimal supervision.
- Bring policy or procedure violations, sensitive conflicts, and unusual issues to the Nurse Manager or designee promptly as warranted.
- Work scheduled shifts, including applicable shift rotations, weekends, and holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
