Nursing Unit Secretary provides secretarial support for all employees within an assigned nursing unit. Maintains and updates patients' records for a given unit. Being a Nursing Unit Secretary performs administrative activities in compliance with all regulations. Requires a high school diploma. Additionally, Nursing Unit Secretary typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Nursing Unit Secretary works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Nursing Unit Secretary typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Summary: The Unit Secretary handles the administrative duties within the office and performs clerical duties to maintain an organized healthcare office and allow medical staff to focus on patient care. He or she also maintains a line of communication between the patient and clinical staff.
Essential Functions:
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year related experience required, or a comensurate combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Working knowledge of English grammar. Possess interpersonal skills sufficient to deal effectively and courteously with a diverse group of patients, doctors, internal callers and other healthcare personnel, while maintaining strict medical ethics. Ability to understand oral and written directions. Medical terminology and secretarial experience is preferable. Able to work in a busy environment while maintaining a friendly demeanor.
Working Conditions: Must work in a busy office and public environment while maintaining a friendly demeanor during all interactions with diverse populations of physicians, nurses, patient family members, etc. Potential exposure to blood/body fluids and contagious disease.
Physical Requirements: Constantly sit, see/visual acuity, handle/grasp/feel, talk/hear. Frequently reach, push/pull, bend/twist, lift/carry 1 to 25 lbs. Occasionally lift/carry 25 to 49 lbs.