Unit Secretary - Comprehensive Liver Intermediate Care - Rotating

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rotating shifts

EEO employer/Protected Veteran

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Unit Secretary to perform clerical tasks, maintain patient data and assist with unit operations. Responsibilities include handling medications and supplies, and coordinating with nursing staff to ensure smooth patient flow.

This role requires self-direction, the ability to work across shifts, including weekends and holidays, and prior experience with office systems and EMR. Completion of medical terminology is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up and maintaining office systems (organizational skills).
• Familiarity with medical insurance, MIS and medical terminology.
• Experience in a health care setting is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
• Experience using an EMR system.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical tasks to prepare, maintain and process patient and unit data and records.
• Adhere to policies and report issues to the Nurse Manager as needed.
• Handle, transport and access medications and related supplies.
• Coordinate with nursing staff to maintain unit operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

Healthcare setting experience

Self-directed work

Education

Medical Terminology course

Tools

Microsoft Office

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