Unit Secretary - Acute Care Pediatrics 12 - Rotating

About the role

The Unit Secretary performs a variety of clerical tasks involved in preparing, maintaining and processing patient and unit activities, data and records.

Requirements

Licensure, Certification, or Registration

None required for hire or continued employment.

Experience

Required: None.

Preferred:

• Previous experience setting up and maintaining office systems (organizational skills)
• Previous experience with medical insurance, MIS, and medical terminology
• Previous experience in a health care setting
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office software
• Previous experience with use of EMR

Education/Training

Required: High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred: Completion of a Medical Terminology course.

Responsibilities & expectations

• Able to perform daily activities with minimal supervision
• Self‑directed in the accomplishment of routine activities
• Issues involving violation of VCUHS policy or procedure, conflicts of a sensitive nature, or unusual situations must be brought to the attention of the Nurse Manager (or designee) promptly as warranted by the immediacy of the issue
• Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies
• Work all three shifts, weekends and holidays; individual shift rotation and schedules established with the specific Nurse Manager
• Schedules including shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing requirements or the best interest of the work unit

Supervisory responsibilities: None.

Physical requirements

Physical: Lifting up to 50 lbs. Activities include prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, frequent bending, walking (distance), and repetitive motion.

Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, speak clearly, write legibly, reading, logical thinking.

Emotional: Able to handle multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, noisy environment, able to adapt to frequent change.

Compensation

Compensation range: $15.69 – $23.53 per hour. Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Schedule

Rotating shifts covering all three shifts, weekends, and holidays. Specific rotation and schedule established with the Nurse Manager and subject to adjustment based on staffing needs.