NICU Unit Secretary - Day Shift (FT, 36 hrs)

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time clerical assistant to support the nursing station, handling records, orders, and patient inquiries in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You’ll coordinate administrative tasks, maintain charts, and ensure smooth communication with IS/maintenance and interpreter services as needed. The role emphasizes organization, teamwork and patient-centered service.

Qualifications

• Holds a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Heartsaver AED certification required within 90 days of employment.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating nursing station activities.
• Perform record organization and transcription of orders using forms and requisitions.
• Prepare, copy and maintain various nursing station records and charts.
• Coordinate clerical and receptionist duties using phone and computer systems.
• Maintain the physical environment of the nursing area.
• Order office and replacement supplies and submit IS/maintenance tickets.
• Respond to patient/family inquiries and coordinate interpreter services as needed.
• Temporary area assignments across Akron Children’s Hospital as needed.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Prioritization

Multitasking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Heartsaver AED certification

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Job description

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time clerical assistant to support the nursing station, handling records, orders, and patient inquiries in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You’ll coordinate administrative tasks, maintain charts, and ensure smooth communication with IS/maintenance and interpreter services as needed. The role emphasizes organization, teamwork and patient-centered service.