Unit Secretary - Comprehensive Liver Intermediate Care - Rotating

vcuhealth; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health seeks a Unit Secretary to perform a variety of clerical tasks, preparing, maintaining and processing patient and unit data and records. You will support the nursing team and ensure smooth unit operations on all shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, along with experience in MS Office, EMR systems and medical terminology. Prior exposure to medical insurance and MIS is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred completion of a Medical Terminology course.
• Experience with medical insurance, MIS and medical terminology is desirable.
• Experience with EMR systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily clerical tasks to support patient and unit activities.
• Maintain and process data and records accurately.
• Coordinate with nursing staff and managers as needed.
• Handle office duties across three shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Office systems setup

Organizational skills

Medical terminology knowledge

MS Office

EMR usage

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Physical Requirements

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.

Schedule

Rotating

EEO Statement

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran