Unit Secretary

Salem Regional Medical Center; Salem (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Cafeteria discounts

Shift differential

Job summary

Salem Regional Medical Center in Ohio seeks a Per Diem Unit Secretary to support the Nursing Pool. Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will manage clerical tasks, patient communications, and document transcription for the unit.

Responsibilities include answering phones, routing messages, maintaining patient records, greeting visitors, and assisting with indirect care duties as assigned by the Unit Director.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; legible handwriting and knowledge of medical terms.
• Completed basic computer course or relevant work experience.
• Unit Secretary Training and Orientation completed by the hospital.
• BLS certification maintained.

Responsibilities

• Answering the telephone and patient communication system.
• Transmitting messages via the computer.
• Transcribing physician orders.
• Maintaining patients' records.
• Greeting, directing, and giving information to patients, visitors, and staff.
• Performing indirect care duties as assigned by the Unit Director.

Skills

Clerical skills

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Unit Secretary Training

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

SRMC Has an Exciting Opportunity for Qualified Candidates!

Position: Per Diem Unit Secretary

Department: Nursing Pool

Shift: 0.2 FTE, Days/Evenings

PURPOSE

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Unit Secretary organizes and coordinates the clerical activities and communication of the Nursing Unit by:

• Answering the telephone and patient communication system.


• Receiving and transmitting messages via the computer.


• Transcribing physician orders.


• Maintaining patients' records.


• Greeting, directing, and giving appropriate factual information to patients, visitors, and personnel from other departments.


• Performing indirect care duties and other related duties and activities as assigned by the Unit Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school / GED required. Ability to write legibly and spell accurately, able to read different handwriting, and knowledgeable of medical and technical terms required.


• Successfully completed basic computer course, or proof of relevant work experience.


• Successful completion of the Unit Secretary Training and Orientation programs provided by the hospital.


• Must have or obtain certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (maintains currency of certification).

BENEFITS

• Competitive wages


• Cafeteria discounts


• Shift differential