Unit Secretary

Summary

Title:

Unit Secretary

ID:

14043

Location:

Salem, Ohio

Department:

Nursing Pool

Job Type:

SRMC

Description

SRMC Has an Exciting Opportunity for Qualified Candidates!

Position: Per Diem Unit Secretary

Department: Nursing Pool

Shift: 0.2 FTE, Days/Evenings ‍

PURPOSE

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Unit Secretary organizes and coordinates the clerical activities and communication of the Nursing Unit by:

• Answering the telephone and patient communication system.
• Receiving and transmitting messages via the computer.
• Transcribing physician orders.
• Maintaining patients’ records.
• Greeting, directing, and giving appropriate factual information to patients, visitors, and personnel from other departments.
• Performing indirect care duties and other related duties and activities as assigned by the Unit Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school / GED required. Ability to write legibly and spell accurately, able to read different handwriting, and knowledgeable of medical and technical terms required.
• Successfully completed basic computer course, or proof of relevant work experience.
• Successful completion of the Unit Secretary Training and Orientation programs provided by the hospital.
• Must have or obtain certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (maintains currency of certification).

BENEFITS

• Competitive wages

• Cafeteria discounts

• Shift differential