Unit Secretary - New Kent Emergency Department - Rotating - PRN

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift rotations

Weekend and holiday coverage

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health seeks a Unit Secretary to perform clerical duties and manage patient/unit data and records. The role supports nurses and clinicians, maintaining accuracy across documentation and scheduling.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED, with preferred experience in medical terminology, office systems, and EMR usage within a health care setting. Shifts include weekends/holidays as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Previous experience setting up and maintaining office systems.
• Experience with medical insurance, MIS and medical terminology.
• Experience in a health care setting with EMR proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical tasks involved in preparing, maintaining and processing patient and unit data and records.
• Support nursing and clinical staff with documentation and scheduling as needed.
• Operate EMR and hospital information systems to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

Healthcare setting experience

Microsoft Office

EMR experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Terminology course (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR system

Job description

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.

Rotating EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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