ED Unit Secretary

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.

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.