Evening Unit Secretary – General Medicine & Telemetry

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Evening shift

Every other weekend

Job summary

Atrium Health – Winston-Salem unit seeks a Unit Secretary for the 9 Ardmore East General Medicine unit. This full-time role handles clerical tasks, admissions and nurse communications in a fast-paced respiratory/telemetry setting.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, clerical experience, and strong written/spoken communication. Evening shift with every other weekend offers opportunities for growth and teamwork in a prestigious health system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Unit Secretary course or equivalent preferred.
• Clerical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes clerical duties for patient scheduling, admissions, procedures, transfers, surgeries, discharges and deaths under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Handles and screens incoming calls and transmits messages as necessary.
• Contributes to a safe, secure and therapeutic environment for patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers by following established procedures.
• Ensures complete, confidential, accurate, and timely communication of patient information.
• Completes requisitions, data entry, and nursing communication forms.
• Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients and family members in an effective, positive and professional manner.
• Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance, professional growth and development.
• Conducts work in an organized, quiet, efficient manner and demonstrates ability to cope with stressful situations.
• Completes assigned unit responsibilities and assists other staff members in completion of their duties when time permits.
• Provides age/developmental appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Transcription skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Unit secretary course preferred

Clerical experience preferred

Job description

Atrium Health – Winston-Salem unit seeks a Unit Secretary for the 9 Ardmore East General Medicine unit. This full-time role handles clerical tasks, admissions and nurse communications in a fast-paced respiratory/telemetry setting.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, clerical experience, and strong written/spoken communication. Evening shift with every other weekend offers opportunities for growth and teamwork in a prestigious health system.