ED Unit Secretary

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.