Unit Secretary - Clinical Decision Unit - Rotating

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health seeks a Unit Secretary for the Clinical Decision Unit in Richmond. The role is full time, with rotating shifts including weekends and holidays, and requires handling patient and unit records with accuracy.

You will perform clerical duties, maintain data, and support the unit's daily operations using MS Office and EMR systems. Prior health-care experience and strong organizational skills are preferred to ensure smooth patient flow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience setting up and maintaining office systems preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and insurance concepts preferred.
• Experience in a health care setting and with MS Office is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical tasks involved in preparing, maintaining and processing patient and unit activities, data and records.
• Assist with data entry, scheduling and handling of unit communications.
• Coordinate with nursing and medical staff to support unit operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

EMR experience

Healthcare setting experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

## Unit Secretary - Clinical Decision Unit - RotatingApply: Richmond, VA: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 15, 2026 (2 days left to apply): R47047The 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/ALicensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/AExperience REQUIRED: N/AExperience PREFERRED:Previous experience setting up and maintaining office system (organizational skills)Previous experience with medical insurance, MIS, and medical terminologyPrevious experience in a health care settingPrevious experience with Microsoft Office softwarePrevious experience with use of EMREducation/training REQUIRED:High School Diploma or GEDEducation/training PREFERRED:Completion of a Medical Terminology courseIndependent 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/AAdditional 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/APhysical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):Physical - Lifting up to 50 lbs.Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Repetitive motionMental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinkingEmotional: Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent changeCompensation Range$15.69 - $23.53Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.