The Unit Secretary performs clerical and non-professional services necessary in maintaining the smooth day to day operation of the nursing unit; assists in maintenance of safe and clean environment. This position must integrate company values into daily practice.

Essential Functions:

• Provides administrative support for all employees within an assigned nursing unit. Performs administrative activities in compliance with all regulations.
• Maintains and updates paperwork such as patient records, charts, discharge orders, etc.
• Answers the telephone, determines the nature of the call and appropriately relays information within the Hospital as necessary, and answers call lights from nurse's stations.
• Relays patient requests to appropriate personnel and gives directions/information to visitors, guests, patients/residents, doctors, sales representatives, etc.
• Ensures timeliness of laboratory, radiology and other tests ordered for the patients.
• Maintains and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.
• Maintains regular attendance in keeping with assigned work schedule.
• Completed required trainings, as assigned.
• Provides support to nursing unit team members, including cross-training in patient care technician duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the organization.

Minimum Job Requirements 

Minimum Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• One year of clerical or administrative assistant experience preferred
• Two (2) years’ experience in health care setting preferred
• Clinical experience in patient care preferred

Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or Documentation:

• Must maintain acceptable driving record, current driver’s license, and insurability.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection prevention standards.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others at all levels of the organization.

Physical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift:

• A significant amount of standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling, sometimes for prolonged periods of time.
• Both gross and precise motor functions.
• Lifting/exerting of up to 25 lbs.
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids.
• Visual acuity required for patient assessment and documentation of care.
• Acute hearing required for accurate patient assessment.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard.