Unit Secretary
About The Position
SRMC Has an Exciting Opportunity for Qualified Candidates! Position: Full-Time Unit Secretary Department : Tower 2 Med/Surg Shift: 7a-330p, 8 hr shift PURPOSE 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.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Cafeteria discounts
- Shift differential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
