Med/Surg Unit Secretary — Clerical & Communications

Medical University of South Carolina; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Unit Secretary I at MUHA reports to the Nurse Manager and handles all clerical duties for the clinical unit, including processing physicians’ orders and maintaining charts, records, supplies and equipment. The role serves as the communication link between the patient care unit and support services.

Under indirect supervision, you will assist in orienting and training new personnel, with a High School diploma and BLS certification required within 2 weeks of hire.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification required within 2 weeks of hire.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle all incoming and outgoing communications for the clinical unit.
• Process physicians’ orders and maintain unit charts, records, supplies and equipment.
• Serve as the direct line of communication between the patient care unit and support services.
• Assist in orienting and training new personnel.

Skills

Communication skills

Clerical tasks

Training newcomers

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

The Unit Secretary I at MUHA reports to the Nurse Manager and handles all clerical duties for the clinical unit, including processing physicians’ orders and maintaining charts, records, supplies and equipment. The role serves as the communication link between the patient care unit and support services.

Under indirect supervision, you will assist in orienting and training new personnel, with a High School diploma and BLS certification required within 2 weeks of hire.