Unit Secretary - Acute Care Pediatrics 12 - Nights

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Unit Secretary to perform clerical tasks for patient and unit activities, data and records. The role requires adaptability to a fast-paced hospital environment and comfort handling confidential information.

Unit Secretaries work all three shifts, including weekends and holidays, with schedules set by the Nurse Manager to meet staffing needs and patient care priorities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with EMR, medical terminology, and medical insurance is preferred.
• Familiarity with MIS and Microsoft Office is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical tasks involved in preparing, maintaining and processing patient and unit activities, data and records.

Skills

Organization skills

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

EMR

Medical insurance

Healthcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Unit Secretary performs a variety of clerical tasks involved in preparing, maintaining and processing patient and unit activities, data and records.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire

N/A

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment

N/A

Experience REQUIRED

N/A

Experience PREFERRED

• Previous experience setting up and maintaining office system (organizational skills)
• Previous experience with medical insurance, MIS, and medical terminology
• Previous experience in a health care setting
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office software
• Previous experience with use of EMR

Education/training REQUIRED

High School Diploma or GED

Education/training PREFERRED

• Completion of a Medical Terminology course

Independent action(s) required

• Able to perform daily activities with minimal supervision.
• Self directed in the accomplishment of routine activities.
• Issues that involve violation of VCUHS policy or procedure that involve conflicts of a sensitive nature, or that would be considered unusual in nature are to be brought to the attention of the Nurse Manager (or designee) promptly as would be warranted by the immediacy of the issue.
• Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable)

N/A

Additional position requirements

• Unit Secretaries work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with specific Nurse Manager.
• Schedules including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing requirements or the best interest of the work unit.

Age Specific groups served

N/A

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate)

• Physical - Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Repetitive motion
• Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
• Emotional: Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

Compensation Range

$15.69 - $23.53

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Nights

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran