Unit Secretary - Acute Care Pediatrics 12 - Rotating

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Unit Secretary performs a variety of clerical tasks involved in preparing, maintaining, and processing patient and unit activities, data, and records. The role requires independent completion of routine activities with minimal supervision. Issues involving violations of VCUHS policy or procedure, sensitive conflicts, or unusual circumstances should be promptly brought to the attention of the Nurse Manager or designee, according to the immediacy of the issue. Job duties may include handling, transporting, accessing, and/or contacting medications and related supplies.

Unit Secretaries work all three shifts, including weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotations and schedules are established with the Nurse Manager. Schedules, including shift rotations and hours, may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing requirements or the best interests of the work unit. The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds; prolonged standing and sitting; frequent bending; walking; and repetitive motion. It also calls for strong recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, clear speaking, legible writing, reading, logical thinking, handling multiple priorities, managing frequent and intense customer interactions, working in a noisy environment, and adapting to frequent change.

The compensation range is $15.69–$23.53. Actual salary offers are based on factors including relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to perform daily activities with minimal supervision and take a self-directed approach to routine activities.
• Ability to meet the physical, mental/sensory, and emotional requirements described for the position.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience setting up and maintaining office systems, including organizational skills.
• Previous experience with medical insurance, MIS, and medical terminology.
• Previous experience in a health care setting.
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office software.
• Previous experience using an EMR.
• Completion of a Medical Terminology course.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, and process patient and unit activities, data, and records.
• Complete routine daily activities independently with minimal supervision.
• Promptly bring policy or procedure violations, sensitive conflicts, or unusual issues to the Nurse Manager or designee.
• Handle, transport, access, and/or come into contact with medications and related supplies as job duties require.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED