Unit Secretary

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

17h

About The Position

The Unit Secretary reports to the Nurse Manager of the Neonatal ICU. The Unit Secretary is accountable for performance of clerical work, receptionist role at the nursing station. Handles incoming and outgoing communications, processes physician’s orders, maintains charts, records, supplies, equipment; orients new personnel; implements new/revised clerical policies and procedures. Accurately performs computer related tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma. Related clerical experience may be substituted for a high school diploma.
Typing test not required.
Knowledge of medical terminology and data processing preferred.
Must have excellent telephone and interpersonal skills.
Extensive knowledge of grammatical rules, spelling, language usage and clerical formats.
Considerable knowledge of office management policies, practices and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Ability to deal effectively with the public in disseminating and obtaining information.
Ability to collect, compiles, and assembles information in a clear concise manner.
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion interpreting and applying policies and procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with staff members and the general public.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain a Current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider