UNIT SECRETARY FLEX

Covenant Health; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health's Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge is seeking a Unit Secretary for the day shift. The role supports nursing units with clerical and secretarial duties to ensure efficient operations.

Responsibilities include handling patient requests, coordinating schedules, managing records, and contacting departments as needed. Prior unit secretary course and strong grammar/communication are essential; CPR may be required in some assignments.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a unit secretary course is required.
• Must be able to read with comprehension and write legibly.
• Must be proficient in use of proper grammar.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, hospital policies and procedures, infection control, and fire and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carries out the secretarial and clerical duties necessary for the efficient functioning of the nursing unit assigned.
• Communicates patient requests promptly to the nursing staff;
• Orders and charges for supplies and equipment;
• Schedules procedures and examinations with appropriate departments;
• Notifies consults when ordered (physicians, classes, etc.);
• Maintains the patient record and efficiently operates the computer system;
• Processes patient classification data either manually or via computer.
• NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Other duties as assigned.
• HEALTH/SAFETY/COMPETENCE: Cannot pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others. Must provide safe, efficient, competent care to customer or patient population assigned. Must demonstrate competency in the unit specific functions described in the performance continuum, skills lists and/or standards.

Skills

Medical terminology

Reading comprehension

Grammar/writing

Education

Unit secretary course

Job description

Overview

Unit Secretary

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Methodist Overview:

Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, part of Covenant Health, is a trusted regional hospital serving East Tennessee with advanced care anda personaltouch. With more than 30 specialties, including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and vascular care, thefacilityoffers innovative treatments for complex conditions like aneurysms, joint damage, heart failure, and chronic wounds. Backed by a team of over 1,000 healthcare professionals and 250 physicians, MethodistMedical Centercombinesstate-of-the-arttechnology with compassionate care, earning national recognition for patient safety and excellence in stroke and heart care.Our facilities offer patients all the benefits of medicalexpertiseand innovation while still embodying the convenience of a hometown medical center that is close to the support of family and friends.

Position Summary:

Provide clerical and secretarial services to the nursing unit assigned.

Responsibilities

• Carries out the secretarial and clerical duties necessary for the efficient functioning of the nursing unit assigned.
• Communicates patient requests promptly to the nursing staff;
• Orders and charges for supplies and equipment;
• Schedules procedures and examinations with appropriate departments;
• Notifies consults when ordered (physicians, classes, etc.);
• Maintains the patient record and efficiently operates the computer system;
• Processes patient classification data either manually or via computer.
• NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Other duties as assigned.
• HEALTH/SAFETY/COMPETENCE: Cannot pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others. Must provide safe, efficient, competent care to customer or patient population assigned. Must demonstrate competency in the unit specific functions described in the performance continuum, skills lists and/or standards.

Qualifications

Education/Knowledge/Skills:

Successful completion of a unit secretary course is required. Must be able to read with comprehension and write legibly. Must be proficient in use of proper grammar. Must have knowledge of:

• Medical terminology
• Hospital policies and procedures;
• Infection control;
• Fire and safety regulations.

Experience:

Secretarial or clerical experience is desired. Previous hospital experience is desired.

Licensure Certification:

Certification in basic life support (CPR) may be required when the unit secretary works in a department where he/she is subject to assignment as a first responder to a cardiopulmonary arrest victim.