ED Unit Secretary

Job description

Description
PURPOSE STATEMENT
The Unit Secretary is a non-licensed person who performs clerical unit tasks as requested.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Prepare medical records for discharge, admissions, and transfers.
• Able to communicate information verbally and via messages in writing.
• Handle telephone communication with courtesy, accuracy, and respect for confidentiality.
• Perform clerical duties as requested.
• Possess a working knowledge of policies.
• Handle inquiries from the public as needed.
• Assist co-workers as needed/ requested.
• Maintain an effective rapport with all customers.
• Support the Medical Center’s Mission/Vision/ philosophy positively.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Expected to serve as sitters as needed, following the successful completion of designated sitter education and training provided.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned.

SHIFT REQUIREMENTS
• 10:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
• 3, 12-hour shifts per week.

Requirements
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months of healthcare experience preferred.
• Current AHA or Red Cross BLS certification required.
• Previous experience in clerical tasks desired.
• Experience in computers is desired.
• Medical Terminology is an asset but not required.
• Good verbal communication is a must.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
• Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 12 hours a day.
• Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
• Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
• Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
• Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
• Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 35 lbs.
• Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.