Pediatric Critical Care Unit Secretary

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

6d

About The Position

The Unit Secretary on the PICU Unit reports to the Nurse Manager. Under general supervision, the Unit Secretary is accountable for performance of clerical work related to the nurses’ station. This position serves in the receptionist role at the nursing station; handles incoming and outgoing communications; processes physician’s orders; and maintains charts, records, supplies and, equipment. The Unit Secretary accurately performs computer related tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• Basic keyboarding skills required; medical terminology preferred
• Applicant must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• 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
• Ability to perform job functions while standing
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting
• Ability to perform job functions while walking
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to work indoors
• Ability to work from elevated areas
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions
• Ability to bend at the waist
• Ability to squat and perform job functions
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders
• Ability to reach in all directions
• Possess good finger dexterity
• Ability to fully use both legs
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted
• Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required

Nice To Haves

• medical terminology preferred

Responsibilities

• Performance of clerical work related to the nurses’ station
• Serves in the receptionist role at the nursing station
• Handles incoming and outgoing communications
• Processes physician’s orders
• Maintains charts, records, supplies and, equipment
• Accurately performs computer related tasks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees