Unit Secretary

Full-time position, 36 hours per week (6:00 PM to 6:30 AM), including weekend and holiday rotation. Onsite at the 7 Surgical Unit.

Responsibilities

• Performs record organization and transcription of orders by completing necessary forms and requisitions.
• Compiles, prepares, copies, and maintains various records at the nursing station, including assembling charts.
• Assists in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activities occurring in the nursing station.
• Performs clerical and receptionist duties using multiple phone and computer applications, including interacting and communicating within the department, ancillary departments, and outside agencies to ensure coordination of services and care.
• Maintains the physical environment of the area.
• Orders office supplies, replacement supplies for equipment, informational materials, and enters help desk tickets for IS and/or maintenance.
• Responds to and prioritizes patient and family inquiries in a professional manner; coordinates interpreter services as needed.
• May be temporarily assigned to other areas within Akron Children's Hospital based on patient needs requiring similar knowledge and skills.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task utilizing sound judgment.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience working with all levels within an organization is preferred.
• Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certification: Heartsaver AED required within 90 days of employment.
• Years of experience: None required.
• Years of experience supervising: None required.