Unit Secretary - Acute Care

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston seeks a Unit Secretary to support the clinical unit under indirect supervision. You will manage communications and perform clerical duties, including processing physicians' orders, maintaining charts, records, supplies and equipment.

This role acts as the main liaison between patient care and support services. A high school diploma or GED is required, with basic keyboarding skills and strong written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic keyboarding skills required; medical terminology preferred.
• Applicant must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• BLS certification required within 2 weeks of hire; maintain certification thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Handle all incoming and outgoing communications for the clinical unit.
• Perform clerical duties: process physicians' orders, maintain unit charts, records, supplies and equipment.
• Serve as the direct communications link between patient care unit and support services.
• Assist in orienting and training new personnel.

Skills

Basic keyboarding

Medical terminology

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Unit Secretary reports to the Nurse Manager. Under indirect supervision, the Unit Secretary handles all incoming and outgoing communications and is responsible for accurately performing all clerical duties for the clinical unit. This position processes physicians' orders, maintains unit charts, records, supplies and equipment. This role is the direct line of communication between the patient care unit and support services. The Unit Secretary also assists in orienting and training new personnel.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Cost Center

CC000238 CHS - ACU (Acute Care) 8 (SJCH)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-20

Scheduled Weekly Hours

8

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

The Unit Secretary reports to the Nurse Manager. Under indirect supervision, the Unit Secretary handles all incoming and outgoing communications and is responsible for accurately performing all clerical duties for the clinical unit. This position processes physicians' orders, maintains unit charts, records, supplies and equipment. This role is the direct line of communication between the patient care unit and support services. The Unit Secretary also assists in orienting and training new personnel.

Additional Job Description

A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Basic keyboarding skills required; medical terminology preferred. Applicant must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain a Current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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