Unit Secretary - Clinical Decision Unit - Rotating

VCU Health System Authority; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health System Authority seeks a Unit Secretary to perform a variety of clerical tasks involved in preparing, maintaining and processing patient and unit activities, data and records. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, plus experience with Microsoft Office, EMR, MIS, medical terminology and health care settings.

The role supports efficient unit operations and patient care through accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with office systems, medical terminology, MIS, EMR and Microsoft Office preferred.
• Experience in a health care setting and with Microsoft Office software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical tasks involved in preparing, maintaining and processing patient and unit activities, data and records.
• Unit Secretaries work all three shifts, weekends and holidays; schedules may be adjusted to meet staffing needs.
• Duties may include handling medications and related supplies as part of unit operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Healthcare experience

Microsoft Office

EMR

Medical terminology

MIS

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Terminology course

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR

MIS

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.

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