What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Secretary- Acute Care V position at Phoebe Putney Health System?
JOB SUMMARY
- The Unit Secretary attends nursing station and performs clerical duties, requisition supplies, equipment and services as directed.
- Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
- Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
- Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
- Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
- Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
- Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
- General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
- May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
- May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
- May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
- Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
- May be scheduled as needed including overtime
Qualifications - External
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or GED (Required)
- Non Degree Program in Medical Terminology Course or unit secretary certificate program (Preferred)
- 0 - 1 year Clerical work experience demonstrating proficient computer, phone and office equipment utilization (Required)
- 0 - 1 year Experience in a Health Care Setting (Preferred)
- Emergency Center Employees: Crisis Response Training required within 6 months of hire (Required)
- Behavioral Health Employees: Crisis Response Training required within 2 months of hire (Required)
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Relations
- Mathematical
- Analytical
- Grammar / Spelling
- Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
- Follow Verbal Instructions
- Microsoft Office Suite
- General Clerical Skills
- Typing 60 wpm
- Medical Terminology
- Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
- Have good - manual dexterity
- Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion
- Walking - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Sitting - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
- Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Bending/Stooping - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Twist at waist - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Lift/carry > 50 lbs with assistance - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Job Description URL
http://www.phoebehealth.com/JobDescriptions/UnitSecretary-88760.pdf
