Unit Secretary - Clinical Decision Unit - Rotating - PRN

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

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems seeks a Unit Secretary to perform clerical tasks involved in preparing, maintaining and processing patient and unit activities, data and records.

The role requires flexibility to work all shifts, weekends and holidays, with prior experience in medical terminology, insurance, MIS, EMR and Microsoft Office; completion of a Medical Terminology course is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with medical insurance, MIS and medical terminology.
• Experience with EMR systems.
• Experience using Microsoft Office software.
• Experience in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain and process patient and unit activities, data and records.
• Handle medications and related supplies as part of unit duties.
• Work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, with scheduling adjustments as needed.
• Maintain office systems and organization to support unit operations.

Skills

Office system setup and maintenance

Medical insurance experience

Healthcare setting experience

Microsoft Office

EMR usage

Education

Medical Terminology course

Tools

EMR

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: N/A

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

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran