Unit Secretary - Mother/Infant Unit - Nights
VCU Health, Richmond, VA, United States
Job Summary
The Unit Secretary performs a variety of clerical tasks involved in preparing, maintaining and processing patient and unit activities, data and records.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration
Requirements for Hire: N/A
Requirements for continued employment: N/A
Experience
REQUIRED: N/A
PREFERRED:
Previous experience setting up and maintaining office system (organizational skills)
Previous experience with medical insurance, MIS, and medical terminology
Previous experience in a health care setting
Previous experience with Microsoft Office software
Previous experience with use of EMR Education/training
Education / Training
REQUIRED: High School Diploma or GED
PREFERRED: Completion of a Medical Terminology course
Responsibilities
Independent action(s) required: Able to perform daily activities with minimal supervision. Self directed in the accomplishment of routine activities. Issues that involve violation of VCUHS policy or procedure that involve conflicts of a sensitive nature, or that would be considered unusual in nature are to be brought to the attention of the Nurse Manager (or designee) promptly as would be warranted by the immediacy of the issue.
Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.
Unit Secretaries work all three shifts, weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with specific Nurse Manager. Schedules including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing requirements or the best interest of the work unit.
Physical Requirements
Lifting up to 50 lbs.
Prolonged standing
Prolonged sitting
Frequent bending
Walking (distance)
Repetitive motion
Mental / Sensory
Strong recall
Reasoning
Problem solving
Hearing
Speak clearly
Write legibly
Reading
Logical thinking
Emotional
Able to handle multiple priorities
Frequent and intense customer interactions
Noisy environment
Able to adapt to frequent change
EEO Statement
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.
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The Unit Secretary performs a variety of clerical tasks involved in preparing, maintaining and processing patient and unit activities, data and records.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration
Requirements for Hire: N/A
Requirements for continued employment: N/A
Experience
REQUIRED: N/A
PREFERRED:
Previous experience setting up and maintaining office system (organizational skills)
Previous experience with medical insurance, MIS, and medical terminology
Previous experience in a health care setting
Previous experience with Microsoft Office software
Previous experience with use of EMR Education/training
Education / Training
REQUIRED: High School Diploma or GED
PREFERRED: Completion of a Medical Terminology course
Responsibilities
Independent action(s) required: Able to perform daily activities with minimal supervision. Self directed in the accomplishment of routine activities. Issues that involve violation of VCUHS policy or procedure that involve conflicts of a sensitive nature, or that would be considered unusual in nature are to be brought to the attention of the Nurse Manager (or designee) promptly as would be warranted by the immediacy of the issue.
Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.
Unit Secretaries work all three shifts, weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with specific Nurse Manager. Schedules including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing requirements or the best interest of the work unit.
Physical Requirements
Lifting up to 50 lbs.
Prolonged standing
Prolonged sitting
Frequent bending
Walking (distance)
Repetitive motion
Mental / Sensory
Strong recall
Reasoning
Problem solving
Hearing
Speak clearly
Write legibly
Reading
Logical thinking
Emotional
Able to handle multiple priorities
Frequent and intense customer interactions
Noisy environment
Able to adapt to frequent change
EEO Statement
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.
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