Unit Secretary - FT General Surgery/GYN

Medical University of South Carolina; Florence (SC); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a Unit Secretary on a regular, full-time basis in Florence, SC. The role reports to the Nurse Manager and supports the clinical unit by handling communications and performing essential clerical duties.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent and a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 2 weeks of hire, with ongoing maintenance. MUHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 2 weeks of hire and maintained.
• The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify program.

Responsibilities

• Handle all incoming and outgoing communications for the clinical unit and act as the liaison between patient care and support services.
• Perform clerical duties and manage unit charts, records, supplies, and equipment with accuracy.
• Process physicians' orders and assist in orienting and training new personnel.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC003594 FLO - MedSurg 8th Floor (FMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-20

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

The Unit Secretary reports to the Nurse Manager. Under indirect supervision, the Unit Secretary handles all incoming and outgoing communications and is responsible for accurately performing all clerical duties for the clinical unit. This position processes physicians' orders, maintains unit charts, records, supplies and equipment. This role is the direct line of communication between the patient care unit and support services. The Unit Secretary also assists in orienting and training new personnel.

Additional Job Description

Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Work Experience: None. Certification: Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees