Unit Secretary – Ortho / Neuro (5PM - 11PM / 30 hours per week)

Blanchard Valley Health System; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Blanchard Valley Health System is seeking a Nursing Station Clerk to support the nursing team by performing clerical and receptionist duties and maintaining the unit environment.

Under supervision, you will process orders, handle communications, assist with patient care prep, and ensure supplies are stocked. This role emphasizes service excellence and adherence to hospital policies.

Ideal candidates are high school graduates with strong typing, computer skills, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong typing and computer skills required.
• Positive, service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Ability to interpret information and assess patient data for age-appropriate care.

Responsibilities

• Operate office equipment and order entry systems to process orders accurately.
• Handle patient, physician and staff communications in a timely, organized manner.
• Assist with patient care and room preparation as directed by nursing staff.
• Order and restock office supplies to maintain daily unit supply levels.
• Follow organizational policies to ensure quality and compliance.
• Maintain department competencies.
• Demonstrate service excellence to promote patient satisfaction.

Skills

Office software

Typing speed

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Customer service

Info interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office equipment

Job description

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, Clinical Manager or designee, assists in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the activities occurring in the Nursing Station by performing clerical and receptionist duties and maintaining the physical environment of the area.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Duty 1: Demonstrates knowledge and skill of office equipment and order entry systems to enable processing of orders in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
• Duty 2: Processes patient, physician and staff communications in a time-conscience, organized manner to ensure information is relayed to the appropriate personnel.
• Duty 3: Assist with patient care and room preparation as directed by nursing staff or designee to address patient needs and safety.
• Duty 4: Orders and restocks office supplies as needed to provide adequate stock to meet daily unit needs.
• Duty 5: Complies with organizational policies, procedures, and practices to ensure quality job performance and hospital compliance.
• Duty 6: Maintains all department and unit specific competencies.
• Duty 7: Displays Service Excellence as evidenced by practicing the mission, vision, and values of the organization to promote patient satisfaction.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Current BLS CPR certification or obtain within 6 months of hire
• Strong collaboration and organizational skills
• Strong technology, strong typing and computer skills
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department.
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status.
• Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area’s policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical terminology/medical or healthcare setting experience
• Secretary, receptionist, registration and/or customer service experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent activities in walking, sitting, lifting, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting and standing. The associate will be required to lift 50 pounds or more. This position requires individuals to lift work above the shoulder. The associate must have corrected vision and hearing in the normal range. Individual must have excellent verbal communication skills to perform daily tasks

This position is classified at risk for possible occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.).