Unit Secretary - Acute Care Pediatrics 12 - Rotating
About The Position
The Unit Secretary performs clerical tasks involved in preparing, maintaining, and processing patient and unit activities, data, and records. The role requires performing daily activities with minimal supervision and taking a self-directed approach to routine work. Issues involving policy or procedure violations, sensitive conflicts, or unusual circumstances should be promptly brought to the Nurse Manager or designee, as warranted by the immediacy of the issue. Duties may include handling, transporting, accessing, or contacting medications and related supplies. Unit Secretaries work all three shifts, including weekends and holidays. The Nurse Manager establishes individual shift rotations and schedules. Schedules, including shift rotations and hours, may be adjusted to meet staffing requirements or the work unit’s best interests. The compensation range is $15.69–$23.53; actual offers depend on relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to perform daily activities with minimal supervision and accomplish routine activities independently.
- Able to work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays; shift rotation and schedules are established by the Nurse Manager and may be adjusted to meet staffing needs.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience setting up and maintaining an office system, 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 EMR.
- Completion of a medical terminology course.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, maintain, and process patient and unit activities, data, and records.
- Perform daily activities with minimal supervision and independently complete routine activities.
- Promptly bring policy or procedure violations, sensitive conflicts, and unusual issues to the Nurse Manager or designee.
- Handle, transport, access, or come into contact with medications and related supplies as duties require.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
