Unit Secretary - Endoscopy - Days

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

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patient care teams with a range of clerical tasks, data entry and record maintenance. The role involves preparing and processing unit activities, handling documentation, and coordinating with nursing staff.

Applicants should have a high school diploma; preferred familiarity with medical terminology, EMR, MIS and Microsoft Office. The position requires work across all shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Medical Terminology course preferred.
• Experience with medical terminology advantageous.
• Familiarity with EMR and MIS systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Unit Secretary performs clerical tasks to prepare, maintain and process patient and unit activities, data and records.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with data entry and office coordination.

Skills

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

Healthcare setting

Microsoft Office

EMR

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Terminology course

Tools

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.

Days

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran