Unit Secretary - Liver Care ICU - Nights

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

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health in Richmond, VA seeks a Unit Secretary for the Liver Care ICU night shift to support patient flow, paperwork, and unit coordination.

The role requires strong organizational skills, familiarity with EMR systems, and experience with medical terminology. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with preference for familiarity with MIS and Microsoft Office in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preference for Medical Terminology coursework.
• Experience with MIS and medical terminology in health care.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical tasks to prepare, maintain and process patient/unit activities, data, and records.
• Supports unit operations across shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Unit Secretary - Liver Care ICU - Nights### Unit Secretary - Liver Care ICU - NightsApply: Richmond, VA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R47529The 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/ALicensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/AExperience REQUIRED: N/AExperience PREFERRED:Previous experience setting up and maintaining office system (organizational skills)Previous experience with medical insurance, MIS, and medical terminologyPrevious experience in a health care settingPrevious experience with Microsoft Office softwarePrevious experience with use of EMREducation/training REQUIRED:High School Diploma or GEDEducation/training PREFERRED:Completion of a Medical Terminology courseIndependent 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/AAdditional 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/APhysical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):Physical - Lifting up to 50 lbs.Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Repetitive motionMental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinkingEmotional: Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent changeCompensation Range$15.69 - $23.53Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications. NightsEEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran