Unit Secretary - Acute Care

Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); Worker Type: Employee; Worker Sub-Type: PRN; Cost Center: CC000238 CHS - ACU (Acute Care) 8 (SJCH)

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Nurse Manager.
• Handles all incoming and outgoing communications under indirect supervision.
• Performs all clerical duties for the clinical unit accurately.
• Processes physicians' orders.
• Maintains unit charts, records, supplies, and equipment.
• Serves as the direct line of communication between the patient care unit and support services.
• Assists in orienting and training new personnel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Basic keyboarding skills required; medical terminology preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 2 weeks of hire; must maintain current BLS (American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers or AHA‑recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider).

Pay

Pay Rate Type: Hourly; Pay Grade: Health‑20

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 8; Work Shift: Day