Unit Secretary II,FT,Days

Prisma Health; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks compassionate individuals for a multi-functional role involving Unit Secretary duties and clinical support. This position plays a crucial part in enhancing patient care by providing clerical support, monitoring supplies, and ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff. Responsibilities include customer service, administrative tasks, and assisting with patient care. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to transforming healthcare in the community and making a meaningful difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Completion of nursing fundamentals or related coursework beyond high school.
• Applicable certification such as CNA, EMT, or Medical Assistant is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support under RN supervision.
• Manage ordering, stocking, and inventory of supplies.

Skills

Customer Service

Clerical Support

Patient Care

Monitoring Supplies

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nursing Fundamentals Course

Tools

Cardiac Monitors

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

This multi-functional role requires incumbents to be cross-trained to perform Unit Secretary duties as well as at least one other clinical support job, dedicating at least 20% of their time to each role. Possible roles include Patient Care Technician, Nursing Specialty Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, and Monitor Technician. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the incumbent provides excellent customer service, clerical and administrative support, monitors supplies, and maintains a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Additional duties may include observing cardiac monitors, collecting patient data, performing basic nursing procedures, and assisting with treatments and equipment maintenance.

The specific responsibilities for each role (CNA, NST, PCT, Monitor Tech) are detailed in their respective job descriptions. The clinical support role will constitute at least 20% of the work time, varying by unit.

Accountabilities

1. Customer Service: Respond to patients, families, and staff with kindness, professionalism, and efficiency; assist visitors; answer phones/intercoms; participate in patient care rounding using AIDET.
2. Unit Operations: Manage ordering, stocking, and inventory of supplies; monitor PAR levels; maintain supply rooms.
3. Administrative / Clerical Support: Handle reception duties, respond to calls, perform data entry, maintain bulletin boards, and organize forms.
4. Unit Safety/Environmental Rounds: Ensure a safe, clean, and functional environment, including cleaning equipment.
5. Clinical Support Duties: Perform specific duties related to the role (PCT/NST/CNA/Monitor Tech) as per job description.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

For US/CNA, US/PCT, or US/NST combinations: related coursework beyond high school or completion of a nursing fundamentals class is required. For US/Monitor Tech: HS diploma or GED is preferred.

The US portion requires either unit secretary training, 6 months of clerical or healthcare experience, or completion of a nursing fundamentals course.

Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

For US/CNA, US/PCT, or US/NST: applicable certification such as CNA, EMT, Paramedic, Surgical Tech, or Medical Assistant is required. For US/Monitor Tech: no certification needed unless passing the Prisma Health arrhythmia exam.

Additional Requirements for US/Monitor Tech

Attendance at formal arrhythmia training and passing the Prisma Health arrhythmia exam within 30 days of hire; annual maintenance of competencies required.

Work Shift

Day shift (United States)

Location

Greenville Memorial Medical Campus

Facility

1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital

Department

10086111 Peds School Age-Adolescent

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