Unit Secretary - Acute Care Pediatrics 12 - Rotating

vcuhealth; Richmond (VA); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

VCU Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to handle clerical tasks, maintain patient and unit records, and support data processing. The role requires organizational skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office and EMR systems.

The incumbent provides administrative support across three shifts, including weekends and holidays, with supervision by the Nurse Manager. A high school diploma or GED and basic medical terminology knowledge are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Terminology course preferred.
• Experience with EMR and medical insurance beneficial.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and MIS recommended.
• Healthcare setting experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Perform clerical tasks involved in preparing, maintaining and processing patient and unit activities, data and records.
• Coordinate office systems and scheduling for patient care and unit operations.
• Assist with data entry and documentation in EMR and MIS systems.
• Work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, under supervision as needed.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

EMR

Medical terminology

Healthcare environment experience

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Terminology course

Outils

MIS

Description du poste

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.

Rotating

Rotating

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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