Pediatric ICU Unit Secretary

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Unit Secretary on the PICU unit at Medical University of South Carolina reports to the Nurse Manager. This role handles all clerical duties for the nurses’ station, processes physician’s orders, and maintains charts, records, supplies and equipment.

It also serves as the direct line of communication between patient care and support services. A high school diploma or GED is required, with basic keyboarding skills and preferred medical terminology knowledge.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic keyboarding skills required; medical terminology preferred.
• Applicant must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Handle all clerical duties for the clinical unit and serve as receptionist at the nursing station.
• Process physicians' orders and maintain unit charts, records, supplies and equipment.
• Assist in orienting and training new personnel.

Skills

Clerical skills

Communication skills

Keyboarding

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Unit Secretary on the PICU unit at Medical University of South Carolina reports to the Nurse Manager. This role handles all clerical duties for the nurses’ station, processes physician’s orders, and maintains charts, records, supplies and equipment.

It also serves as the direct line of communication between patient care and support services. A high school diploma or GED is required, with basic keyboarding skills and preferred medical terminology knowledge.