Unit Secretary

Encompass Health; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cumming, GA is seeking a Unit Secretary to perform clerical duties, act as a resource for patients, families, physicians, staff and visitors, and coordinate the flow of the unit to enhance safe, high-quality patient care.

The role emphasizes effective communication, independent work, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced inpatient setting. CPR certification is preferred and prior experience in a similar hospital unit is valued.

Qualifications

• CPR preferred certification.
• One year inpatient unit secretary experience preferred.
• Active healthcare program student preferred.
• Experience reading and transcribing medical orders preferred.
• Completion of a Medical Terminology course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursing unit functions by performing clerical duties.
• Serve as a resource for patients, families, physicians, staff, and visitors at the nursing station.
• Coordinate the flow of the unit to enhance safe, quality patient care.

Skills

Communication

Reading & writing

Independent work

Education

Medical Terminology

Pursuing healthcare program

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Unit Secretary

Unit Secretary - Pool Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cumming, Cumming, GA.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the functions of the nursing unit by performing primarily clerical duties.
• Serving as a resource for patients, families, physicians, staff, and visitors who may approach the nursing station.
• Coordinating the flow of the unit to enhance the delivery of safe, quality patient care.

Qualifications

• License or Certification: CPR preferred.
• Education, Training and Years of Experience: One year experience in an inpatient setting functioning as a unit secretary preferred.
• Student in active healthcare program such as nursing preferred.
• Alternate experiences in reading and transcription of medical orders preferred.
• Completion of Medical Terminology course preferred.

Machines, Equipment Used

• General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer.

Physical Requirements

• Good visual acuity and ability to communicate.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds and to push/pull a minimum of 30 pounds, which includes the lifting, pushing and/or pulling of medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when the load exceeds these minimum requirements.
• Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.
• Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch required for patient care functions and in setting up and monitoring equipment.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.

Environmental Conditions

• Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment.
• Occasional outdoor exposure.
• Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.
• Handicapped accessible.
• May work under stressful circumstances at times.

Proficiency or Productivity Standards

• Meets established attendance standards.
• Adheres to hospital/department dress code including wearing ID badge.
• May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.
• May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.
• Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e., before, during or after a disaster.
• May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.