What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Secretary - Emergency position at Cameron Memorial Community Hospital, Inc?
Description
Cameron Memorial Community Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit facility that proudly serves Angola and Steuben County. We’ve been a cornerstone of this community and the surrounding area in northeast Indiana dating back to 1926. Over the years, we’ve helped generation after generation of area residents enjoy better health and live comfortably. Today, Cameron Hospital has grown into something more than a simple community hospital. Filled with advanced equipment and skilled specialists, Cameron is a modern, high-tech facility that provides advanced diagnostics, a variety of specialties and cutting-edge treatment options that are combined with highly personalized and compassionate care.
DEPARTMENT: Emergency
JOB TITLE: Unit Secretary
SHIFT: 48 Hours Bi-Weekly, 4-12 hour shifts, nights with weekend and holiday rotation
BENEFITS: This is a part time, benefit eligible position.
- SHIFT PREMIUMS
- WEEKEND PREMIUMS
QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience as a nursing tech and/or unit secretary preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
JOB SUMMARY
Unit Secretary assists with clerical and administrative duties.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Exemplifies good customer service. Welcomes and directs visitors.
- Regular reliable attendance.
- Ability to get along with others.
- Demonstrates proficient use of email. Attends at least 75% of meetings. Participates in unit meetings and educational offerings in order to maintain and enhance current knowledge and skills.
- Demonstrates proficiency of EPIC electronic health record system.
- Maintains adequate office supplies/requisition supplies as needed.
- Maintains confidentiality. Maintains professional appearance and conduct.
- Promptly/courteously receives and directs phone calls and patient call lights. Records and relays messages promptly.
- Maintains an orderly office environment.
- Demonstrates flexibility in job assignments/workload.
- Demonstrates support of colleagues and nursing administration.
- Effectively communicates with other departments.
- Maintains patient logbook.
- Arranges for other departments or personnel to be called in as needed (OR).
- Arranges for ambulance transfers.
- Attends minimum of one continuing education offering per year.
- Aware of fire plan, tornado, disaster, and bomb threat procedures.
- The above statements are considered general duties. There will be other assigned duties necessary to fulfill this position.
- Excellent reading, writing and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients/staff/visitors/supervisors.
- Hear alarms/phones.
- Clearly visualize fine print/monitors patient’s physical characteristics.
- Process information appropriately (critical thinking ability).
- Complete skills checklist for this position.
