PACU Unit Secretary - M-F Days

About the role

The Unit Secretary processes admissions, answers telephones, assists individuals at the nursing station, transcribes orders, maintains records, manages supplies, and ensures station cleanliness while supporting patient transfers and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Process admissions and all pertinent paperwork.
• Compile admission packets.
• Answer the unit’s telephone promptly and professionally.
• File all medical record paperwork in chart as directed.
• Transcribe orders to medication administration records and treatment records.
• Transmit doctor’s orders to pharmacy.
• Maintain nursing forms inventory.
• Responsible for overall cleanliness and orderliness of nursing station.
• Prepare necessary paperwork for Emergency transfers.
• Make copies necessary for dismissals.
• Order supplies, equipment, and equipment repairs as requested.
• Follow work assignments and schedules.
• Treat all patients, visitors, and staff with courtesy.
• Attend and participate in in‑service training, committees and other meetings as scheduled and directed.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance regarding protected health information.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education required.
• One year of medical secretarial school preferred.
• Medical terminology background required.
• Two years of experience in a related field within the last 3‑5 years desired (medical secretary & receptionist duties).
• Ability to lift 10 pounds frequently; exert 25 pounds of force to assist with patient moving; frequent standing, bending, walking, and stooping; dexterity for repetitive hand/wrist motion; ability to work in a clean, well‑lighted area; tolerate unpleasant environmental situations; awareness of hazards including communicable diseases, radiation, anesthetic gases, and CRT.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Writing skills with good grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Typing skills required.
• Ability to get along well with coworkers and patients.
• Ability to project a positive team attitude.
• Steady attendance.
• Flexibility in schedule.
• BLS certification.