Unit Secretary PRN

The Unit Secretary acts as the primary clerical resource for the unit. Position duties and responsibilities include:

• Performs a range of clerical duties that support the operations of the unit.

• Acts as unit receptionist greeting and directing visitors.

• Assists in the ordering, receipt and storage of supplies.

• Assembles patient charts.

• Answers unit telephone, transferring calls, determining when staff members should be paged and taking and forwarding messages.

• Serves as an important link in the communication chain ensuring information is transmitted between nursing personnel, other hospital personnel, physicians, patients, family members and other guests.

• Assists in entering patient information in Meditech computer system.

• Maintains nursing station in neat and orderly manner.

• Completes special projects for unit director, supervisors and charge nurses.

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

• Orients and mentors new staff members.

Required Qualifications include:

• Minimum of a High school degree or equivalent required.

• Previous clerical experience.

• Previous experience as a Unit Secretary in a hospital setting preferred.

• Strong customer service skills required.

• Familiarity with medical terminology.

• Computer literacy is preferred.

• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching and some lifting.