Unit Secretary

Salem Regional Medical Center • Salem, OH

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About The Position

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Unit Secretary organizes and coordinates the clerical activities and communication of the Nursing Unit. Duties include 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; and performing indirect care duties and other related duties and activities as assigned by the Unit Director.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to write legibly and spell accurately, read different handwriting, and understand medical and technical terms.
• Successful completion of a basic computer course or proof of relevant work experience.
• Successful completion of the hospital’s Unit Secretary Training and Orientation programs.
• Must have or obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support certification and maintain current certification.

Responsibilities

• Answer the telephone and patient communication system.
• Receive and transmit messages via the computer.
• Transcribe physician orders.
• Maintain patients’ records.
• Greet, direct, and give appropriate factual information to patients, visitors, and personnel from other departments.
• Perform indirect care duties and other related duties and activities as assigned by the Unit Director.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Cafeteria discounts
• Shift differential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED