Nursing Unit Secretary - Day Shift

Covenant Health; Oak Ridge (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health's Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge seeks a Unit Secretary to provide clerical and secretarial support on the nursing unit, ensuring efficient operation.

Responsibilities include communicating patient requests, scheduling procedures, maintaining patient records, and processing classifications; requires unit secretary course and knowledge of medical terminology. Hospital experience preferred; CPR may be required where applicable.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a unit secretary course is required.
• Must read with comprehension and write legibly.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, hospital policies, infection control, and fire/safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carries out the secretarial and clerical duties necessary for the efficient functioning of the nursing unit assigned.
• Communicates patient requests promptly to the nursing staff.
• Orders and charges for supplies and equipment.
• Schedules procedures and examinations with appropriate departments.
• Maintains the patient record and efficiently operates the computer system.

Skills

Medical terminology

Reading comprehension

Grammar proficiency

Hospital policies

Infection control

Fire and safety regulations

Education

Unit secretary course

Job description

Covenant Health's Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge seeks a Unit Secretary to provide clerical and secretarial support on the nursing unit, ensuring efficient operation.

Responsibilities include communicating patient requests, scheduling procedures, maintaining patient records, and processing classifications; requires unit secretary course and knowledge of medical terminology. Hospital experience preferred; CPR may be required where applicable.