Unit Secretary PRN

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East Cooper Medical Center is one of South Carolina's leaders in healthcare. Our approach to medicine is designed to provide patients with successful outcomes, fast recovery times, and a better quality of life. Our hospital combines technology and clinical expertise with compassion to provide personalized care for a lifetime. Our expanded scope of services, our commitment to quality & safety, and our outstanding team of caregivers have attracted patients throughout the Lowcountry and beyond, and have contributed to or hospital being nationally recognized. Interested in joining our team? Apply today!

Position Summary

Performs and coordinates the clerical and public relations functions for the unit, as well as coordinating patient services and tests provided by the other ancillary hospital departments; acts as unit receptionist receiving and directing visitors.

Assumes the responsibility for correctly transcribing orders on all patients assigned.

Works collaboratively with the health care team, is customer focused and strives to meet unit and hospital goals.

Provides quality work according to established practice standards and guidelines for the area(s) assigned.

Must be willing/able to float to other (comparable) nursing units, as requested/needed.

Education/Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Successful completion of Medical Terminology Course or completion of course (.edu) within orientation period
• Successful completion of hospital service orientation program
• Attends Skills Fair and completes yearly competency checklists
• Basic computer and typing skills required
• Previous hospital experience or secretary training within the medical field preferred
• BCLS certification preferred
• Must utilize common sense and good judgment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with others.
• Must be able to adapt to varying patterns of supervision.
• Must be able to perform duties accurately under stress.
• Must perform duties within scope of practice and conforming to standards of practice.
• Must have the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy when dealing with physicians, patients and family members.
• Discretion is required in handling confidential information.
• Must be able to work irregular schedules, weekends, and holidays due to staffing and census fluctuations
  
  

Novant Health is an equal opportunity employer and conducts all human resource practices in compliance with federal, state and local civil rights and employment legislation. Accordingly, Novant Health considers all applicants for employment equally, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and provides them with an opportunity to progress in the organization consistent with their skills and interests.

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