Unit Secretary - Inpatient - Days

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Tappahannock (VA); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 32.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Virginia Commonwealth University Health is seeking a Unit Secretary for Tappahannock hospital's Acute Care and ICU. The role involves clerical tasks, preparing and maintaining patient and unit records, and supporting staff during 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

shifts, three days per week with rotating weekends. Candidates should have a high school diploma and be self-directed with strong organizational skills; prior healthcare, medical terminology, MIS, EMR, and Microsoft Office experience are

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: Medical Terminology course.
• Experience in a health care setting or with medical insurance/MIS is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Perform clerical tasks for patient and unit activities, data and records.
• Prepare, maintain and process patient data and unit activities.
• Support staff with daily administrative tasks and organization.

Kenntnisse

Organizational skills

Self-directed

Microsoft Office

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR

Jobbeschreibung

Tappahannock hospital's Acute Care and ICU, 7a - 7:30p; three shifts weekly to include rotating weekends. 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.

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