FULL-TIME Ward Clerk/Telemetry Tech in Medical Unit

Purpose

Under the direction and supervision of the Charge Nurse of the unit, the unit secretary is responsible for performing receptionist and clerical duties, and monitoring of telemetry.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a clerk or receptionist or similar position in a hospital preferred.
• Must be able to learn the use and operation of a computer.
• Knowledgeable about medical terminology and abbreviations preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Possesses positive customer service skills.

Working Conditions

• Employee will be lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds approximately 5% of the day.
• Employee will be sitting approximately 15% of the day.
• Employee will be standing and walking approximately 60% of the day.
• Employee will be pushing and pulling approximately 10% of the day.
• Employee will be twisting, climbing, kneeling, stooping, and bending approximately 5% of the day.
• Employee will be reaching at or above shoulder level approximately 5% of the day.