What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Department Secretary (Part-Time) position at Stephens County Hospital?
Nursing Department Secretary (Part-Time)
Employment Application | Apply Online | Stephens County Hospital
About us: For the past 85 years, Stephens County Hospital has been a trusted name in the community, striving for excellence and delivering professional and compassionate care. Our dedicated staff of approximately 475 employees has a heart for healthcare and realizes how precious the gift of good health can be.
Stephens County Hospital is a 96-bed acute care hospital located in Toccoa, Georgia. We are nestled in the beautiful foothills of Northeast Georgia where our family-oriented community offers many cultural and civic opportunities as well as numerous outdoor activities.
Stephens County Hospital is a member of the Georgia Hospital Association, American Hospital Association and Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals. Stephens County Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, the nation’s premier healthcare monitoring agency.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Types all correspondence and reports.
- Copies and distributes correspondence and reports.
- Sorts and distributes incoming mail.
- Prepares time reports for payroll.
- Requests scholarship checks and obtains Promissory Notes when check is released.
- Interviews all persons coming into office and directs them to the appropriate person or area.
- Answers phone, records messages and forwards to correct person.
- Serves as a resource for staff inquires.
- Maintains adequate office supplies.
- Maintains filing systems.
- Maintains record book of all minutes for the nursing departments.
- Maintains attendance records and notifies managers of potential problems.
- Maintains master file of all departments’ policy and procedure manuals.
- Maintains index to computer files.
- Maintains current licensure files and notifies Director of Nursing of approaching expiration dates.
- Maintains current scholarship files and promissory notes.
- Maintains chaplain call schedules.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situation
- Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, and maintain a positive attitude
- Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information
- Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
- Ability to communicate effectively, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Non-Essential Functions
- Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Professional Requirements
- Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
- Complete annual education requirements.
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- Report to work on time and as scheduled.
- Wear identification while on duty.
- Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
- Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
- Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
- Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
- Attend regular staff meetings and in-services as needed.
Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions
- May need to sit for up to 2-6 hours at a time
- Physically demanding, high-stress environment
Employment Application | Apply Online | Stephens County Hospital
jessica.blalock@stephenscountyhospital.com
Job Type: Part-time
Salary : $79,300 - $100,000
