Unit Secretary- Same Day Surgery Unit

Cookeville Regional Medical Center; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Cookeville Regional Medical Center is seeking a Unit Secretary to manage secretarial and receptionist tasks at the nursing station and to coordinate critical communications among physicians, nursing staff, patients, families, and the health team. Strong computer, verbal and written skills are required.

The role emphasizes reading and writing in English, medical terminology familiarity, and basic data entry. Other duties as assigned may include coordinating related administrative activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to read and write English.
• Computer data entry. Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all secretarial and receptionist duties at the nursing station.
• Coordinate critical communication between physicians, nursing staff, patients, families and other health team members.
• Utilize computer, verbal and written skills. Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Reading and writing English

Computer data entry

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Familiarity with medical terminology

Job description

The Unit Secretary is responsible for all secretarial and receptionist duties and coordination of related activities of the nursing station, including coordination of critical communication between physicians, nursing, patients, families, and other health team members. Position requires utilization of computer, verbal and written skills. Other duties as assigned.

Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Familiarity with medical terminology preferred. Good verbal and written communication skills. Able to read and write English. Computer data entry. Basic computer skills.

Experience:Prior experience in a health care setting preferred.