ED Unit Secretary (Days)

PURPOSE STATEMENT

The Unit Secretary is non-licensed person who performs clerical unit tasks as requested.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare medical records for discharge, new admissions, and transfers.
• Able to communicate information verbally and via messages in writing.
• Handle telephone communication with courtesy, accuracy, and respect for confidentiality.
• Perform clerical duties as requested.
• Possess a working knowledge of policies.
• Handle inquiries from public as needed.
• Assist co-workers as needed/ requested.
• Maintain an effective rapport with all customers.
• Support the Medical Center’s Mission/Vision/ philosophy positively.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned.

Shift Requirement

• 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred current Certified Nurse Assistant.
• Current BLS required.
• Previous experience in clerical tasks desired.
• Experience in computers desired.
• Medical Terminology an asset but not required.
• Good verbal communication a must.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 12 hours a day.
• Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
• Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
• Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
• Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
• Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 35 lbs.
• Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.