Unit Secretary - Stepdown Unit

Medical University of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking an administrative unit clerk to greet patients and visitors, relay information to staff, and enter data into the computer. This role supports a busy nursing unit with 36 scheduled hours weekly.

Essential functions include answering phones, coordinating messages, ordering supplies, assisting families, and keeping the unit organized according to MUSC standards. A high school diploma or GED and one year of office experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak English.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year office experience preferred in hospital/medical setting.
• Basic computer skills are helpful.
• Completion of medical terminology within one year required.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and visitors and directs them appropriately.
• Communicates messages to staff and departments.
• Enters information into the computer system.
• Orders supplies and assists staff as needed.
• Keeps unit organized and supports the director.
• Adheres to MUSC standards of behaviors.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Office experience

Customer contact

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description Summary

Greets patients, visitors and guests to the unit. Communicates information to the appropriate staff and department. Enters information into computer.

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC004756 ORBG - Medical Surgical Stepdown Unit Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-20 Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Work Shift

Work Environment

Works in a Nurse's Station or light traffic area - mostly sedentary work. Supervisory Responsibilities None. Financial Responsibilities Financial stewardship of supplies and resources.

Essential Functions

• Creates a positive image of the nursing unit by greeting patients and visitors and answering phones and call lights timely and pleasantly.
• Communicates messages and information to appropriate staff and department.
• Orders supplies.
• Assists staff in serving the needs of families and patients where appropriate.
• Aids the director in keeping the unit and materials well organized.
• Follows the MUSC Standards of Behaviors.
• Performs miscellaneous and other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements are primarily related to the essential functions of any job. In order to perform the essential functions of this position, you must be able to stand up to twelve (12) hours, sit, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, talk, hear and smell. Must be able to lift or exert energy up to 35 pounds. The Regional Medical Center has purchased patient transfer/lift devices to reduce the physical lifting of patients. Safe patient handling equipment is to be utilized for the transfer and lifting of patients greater than 35 pounds. Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen moving up/down or left/right) and depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances).

Mental Requirements

Must possess the ability to read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to effectively present information one on one or in small group situations to families, patients, visitors or staff. Ability to perform basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply and divide) using numbers. All staff members must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to meet the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related needs of the persons in the assigned work area.

Population Served

This position primarily interacts with all age groups and provides direct patient care. All staff members must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to meet the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related needs of the persons in the assigned work area. Staff members must be able to understand and respond to the expectations and needs of patients, family members and visitors from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have the ability to read, write and speak the English language. High school diploma or GED required.
• One year office experience with customer contact preferred in a hospital or medical setting.
• Basic computer skills are helpful.
• Successful completion of medical terminology must be obtained within one year.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations.

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