Unit Secretary

Anmed Gmbh•Anderson, SC

43d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the multidisciplinary perioperative team, the unit secretary provides clerical assistance to the perioperative area to ensure effective communication, accurate and efficient scheduling of procedures and department operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency required.
Successful completion of AnMed's Unit Secretary course within 6 months of hire date required.

Nice To Haves

Post high-school education preferred (i.e. Bachelor's Degree, Associate Degree, and/ or Certification).
One to two years of office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Observe infection control, medical, safety precautions.
Appropriately use the telephone, paging system and patient communication system.
Answering the telephone and intercom call, courteously and promptly.
Responding to questions from families/families and others seeking information.
Utilizing appropriate customer relations techniques.
Transferring messages promptly and accurately.
Maintains open lines of communication at all times as evidenced by:
Demonstrating an open, approachable manner so that all unit staff feel comfortable.
Discussing concerns and/or problems as they arise.
Demonstrating the ability to accept constructive criticism related to behavior and work performance and integrating recommendations into daily work.
Performs equipment and supply acquisition according to unit procedures.
This may include ordering dietary items, entering equipment repair requests via software, issuing and/or wearing a portable telephone, checking refrigerator temperature or stocking food items for patients, and a stocking blanket warmer.