Unit Secretary Openings!

VHC Health; Virginia; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare team as a Unit Secretary, where you'll play a vital role in supporting patient care delivery and ensuring efficient operations within the nursing unit. This position involves a variety of clerical duties, including managing customer service interactions, scheduling appointments, and maintaining organized information and supplies. As the first point of contact for patients and staff, your communication skills will be essential in creating a welcoming environment. If you're looking for a rewarding role in healthcare that allows you to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Computer experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform receptionist and clerical duties on nursing units.
• Coordinate work within the unit and with other departments.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Computer

Job description

Position Title

Unit Secretary Openings!

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

The Unit Secretary (US) is responsible for performing a variety of receptionist and clerical duties relating to the updating and organizing of information and supplies on the nursing units, coordinating work within the unit as well as with other units and departments, reporting pertinent information to the immediate supervisor, responding to inquiries and requests from staff, patients, and visitors, and supporting patient care delivery. This position has front line responsibility for handling customer service interactions through telephone and personal contact and facilitating unit efficiency. Where appropriate, this employee will answer phones, schedule appointments, call physician offices as requested and accurately provide information to affiliated providers. This position has no responsibility for the assessment, treatment or care of patients; however, the ability to communicate and interact with patients/public/staff of all ages is required.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Experience:

Computer experience is required.

Secretarial experience is preferred.

Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

None.