Unit Clerk - L&D | Full Time | Days

Singing River Health System; Ocean Springs (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Singing River Health System in Ocean Springs seeks a Unit Clerk Secretary to support the nursing unit with clerical and receptionist duties. The position runs 8am to 4:30pm and reports to the Patient Care Manager at Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital.

The ideal candidate will be a high school graduate with medical terminology familiarity, strong communication and multitasking skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced health care environment while upholding SRHS policies and patient

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of medical terminology course is preferred.
• Experience as Unit Clerk Secretary preferred.
• Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days).
• Must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine clerical and receptionist duties as designated.
• Works with nursing unit team in accordance with procedures and policies.
• Adheres to SRHS accreditation guidance and governing publications.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical terminology course

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

Computer keyboard proficiency

Job description

At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.

With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.

Shift

8am - 4:30pm

Location

Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Position Overview

Unit Clerk Secretary functions as a member of the nursing unit team by performing routine clerical and receptionist duties as designated. Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.

DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent. Successful completion of medical terminology course is preferred.

License

N/A

Certifications

Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.

Experience

Experience as Unit Clerk Secretary preferred.

Reports To

Patient Care Manager

Supervises

None

Physical Demands

Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.

Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.

Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

Mental Demands

Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.

Special Demands

Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.

Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.