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Unit Secretary

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare
Columbus, GA Other
POSTED ON 4/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/31/2025

Description

At. St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent healthcare professionals. And we know that our employees deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop. We have a positive, hopeful, and resilient leadership team that is solely focused on taking care of the heart of St. Francis – the people who work here. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for person-centered care and evidence-based practice, and you would like to belong to a hospital family that only the best are invited to join, we invite you to apply today.

Job Summary

  • The unit secretary through communication, requisitioning and management of supplies and equipment, coordinates the activities of the nursing staff, the patient, the physician, other hospital departments and visitors. He/she performs general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.

Essential Functions

  • Greets patients and visitors. Answers, screens, and routes telephone calls. Calls codes, pages, and overhead announcements as requested
  • Enters nursing requests subject to the approval of a licensed nurse. Asks for clarification when necessary
  • Assists with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges. Assembles and maintains patient records and charts
  • Performs needed clerical tasks, including copying, filing, and ordering/stocking supplies
  • Performs registration tasks for telehealth patients
  • Makes reminder and follow up phone calls to surgery patients
  • Accomplishes tasks by considering all areas involved no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks and being watchful over a period of time.

FLSA: Non-exempt

EEO:

  • 01 Officials and Managers
  • 02 Professionals
  • 03 Technicians
  • 04 Sales Workers
  • 05 Administrative Support Workers
  • 06 Craft Workers
  • 07 Operatives
  • 08 Laborers and Helpers
  • 09 Service Workers

Qualifications

Minimum Education

  • X High school diploma or equivalent X Required

Certifications

  • X Basic Life Support (BLS)

Minimum Work Experience

  • One year experience in clerical work preferred

Required Skills

  • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

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