Unit Secretary - Inpatient - Days

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Tappahannock (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Unit Secretary at Tappahannock hospital, part of Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems, provides essential clerical support to patients and unit staff. Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining patient records and processing unit activities to ensure efficient workflow.

Shifts run 7:00 am to 7:30 pm with three shifts weekly and rotating weekends. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with preferred familiarity in medical terminology, MIS, and EMR systems, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Medical Terminology course preferred.
• Experience with medical terminology and health insurance processes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain and process patient and unit records.
• Perform clerical tasks to support patient and unit activities.
• Handle, transport or access medications and related supplies as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

Health care setting

Microsoft Office

EMR

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Terminology course (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR

MIS

Job description

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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