Unit Secretary - New Kent Emergency Department - Rotating - PRN

VCU Health System; United States; In loco; USD 22.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

VCU Health System is seeking a Unit Secretary to perform clerical tasks for patient and unit activities, data and records. The role requires high school graduation and preferred medical terminology coursework; prior health-care office experience is a plus.

Position involves rotating shifts, weekends and holidays, with responsibilities including handling medications and coordinating with nursing staff. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EMR usage is valued.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of medical terminology course preferred.

Mansioni

• Prepare, maintain and process patient and unit activities, data and records.
• Work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Handle, transport, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.
• Perform daily activities with minimal supervision; be self-directed in routine tasks.
• Report policy or procedure issues to Nurse Manager as warranted.

Conoscenze

Office systems

Medical terminology

Healthcare setting

Self-directed work

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Terminology course

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

EMR

Descrizione del lavoro

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

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