Unit Secretary/PCT - Rehab Unit

Lima Memorial Health System; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lima Memorial Health System is seeking a Patient Care Tech/Unit Secretary to support Registered Nurses in delivering quality patient care and to handle transcription of physician orders and clerical duties.

The role requires strong customer service, basic computer and EMR skills, and flexibility to adapt to changing schedules while supporting adult and geriatric patients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Additional education in medical terminology and/or clerical skills preferred.
• Must successfully complete LMHS Sec/PCT orientation program and demonstrate competency.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN and act as a partner to provide quality patient care.
• Transcribe physician orders and perform clerical tasks as needed.
• Demonstrate customer service skills with patients, families, and staff.

Skills

Customer service

EMR experience

Basic math

Written communication

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma

Medical terminology

LMHS orientation/training

Job description

Hours/Pay Period: 72 hours per pay period

On Call Requirement: No

Functioning within the Health System’s mission, vision, values, policies and procedures, the PCT/Unit Secretary functions as a partner to the Registered Nurse with the goal of providing quality patient care. In addition to patient care, the PCT/Unit Secretary transcribes physician orders and performs a variety of clerical tasks as needed.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED) is preferred. Additional education in medical terminology and/or clerical skills is preferred. Must successfully complete LMHS Sec/PCT orientation program and demonstrate competency on all skills.

Licensure/Certification

• Current BLS required or obtained within three (3) months of hire. Must prove successful completion of an approved nurse aide training and competency program.
• Actively registered as an STNA in the State of Ohio (preferred).
• As an RN student, have completed 2nd quarter or 1st semester clinicals in a Nursing Associate’s Degree or diploma program or be a 2nd year student in a B.S.N program.
• As an LPN student, have completed 2nd quarter or 1st semester clinicals in a Licensed Practical Nurse Training Program.

Experience

• Previous experience as a Patient Care Tech or Unit Secretary is preferred. Preferred experience with ADL documentation.. Must have experience working with the adult and geriatric population.

Skills

• Must have excellent “customer service” skills, including the ability to exhibit patience and tact with all constituents including physicians, patients and associates. Must demonstrate flexibility with work schedule changes, be cooperative and collaborative, and have the documented ability to work with speed and proficiency while under stress. Must have basic computer skills and EMR (electronic medical records) experience. Must be able to print and write legibly and accurately. Possess the ability to calculate simple mathematics and follow instructions.