Unit Secretary - FT General Surgery/GYN

Medical University of South Carolina; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

The Unit Secretary at Medical University of South Carolina's clinical unit provides essential clerical support, handles all communications, and maintains charts, records, supplies and equipment. You will be the key liaison between patient care and support services, helping ensure smooth operations. Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Work experience: None. BLS certification required within 2 weeks of hire and must be kept current.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification within 2 weeks of hire; must stay current.

Responsibilities

• Handle all incoming and outgoing communications for the clinical unit.
• Process physicians’ orders and maintain unit charts, records, supplies and equipment.
• Serve as the liaison between the patient care unit and support services; assist in orienting and training new personnel.

Skills

Communication

Clerical skills

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BLS certification (within 2 weeks of hire)

Job description

Job Description Summary

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

36

Work Shift

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.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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