Unit Secretary, 5th Floor Step Down Unit, Full Time, Night Shift, Job ID # 1874890

Palmetto-General-Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto-General-Hospital in Florida is seeking a unit secretary to perform general secretarial and clerical duties, support nurses, prepare patient rooms, and assist with basic patient care tasks as assigned by unit leadership.

The role also manages supply ordering through the IMMS system, inventory counts, PAR monitoring, and maintenance of nurses' desk areas; strong computer skills and medical terminology knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved program for unit secretaries, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Understanding of medical terminology preferred?
• Strong computer and typing skills required.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide general secretarial and clerical support to nursing staff.
• Assist nurses with basic patient care tasks and room preparation.
• Order and stock supplies via the IMMS system and vendors; perform inventory/cycle counts.
• Maintain organization of nurses' desk areas and manage forms and supplies.

Skills

Strong computer and typing skills

Working knowledge of medical Termin...

Ability to perform effectively in fast

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Unit Secretary program or equivalent experience

Tools

IMMS system

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for performing general secretarial and clerical duties, assists nurses in basic patient care needs such as, but not limited to, passing out meal trays & water, answering call bells, activities of daily living, preparing the patient room prior to patient arrival, take specimens to the lab, patient & family rounding, and other duties as assigned by the direction of the unit nurse manager/assistant nurse manager/charge nurse. This position is responsible to order and stock supplies through the IMMS system and office supply vendors, inventory/cycle count, maintaining PAR monitoring items for expiration. Oversees the orderliness of the nurses' desk areas and orders forms and other clerical supplies.

Position Qualification

• Completion of an approved program for unit secretaries, or equivalent experience preferred
• Prior Secretary Tech/CNA experience preferred
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification preferred
• Strong computer and typing skills.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, stressful environment.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Current BLS certification form the American Red Cross

Communication Skills

• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally with all levels of the organization

Must clear background and drug test required.