Unit Secretary

About the role

The Unit Secretary on the ____________ Unit reports to the Nurse Manager of the ____. Under general supervision, the Unit Secretary is accountable for performance of clerical work related to the nurses’ station. This position serves in the receptionist role at the nursing station; handles incoming and outgoing communications; processes physician’s orders; and maintains charts, records, supplies and equipment. The Unit Secretary accurately performs computer related tasks. If you like working with enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

Responsibilities

• Serve in the receptionist role at the nursing station
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications
• Process physician’s orders
• Maintain charts, records, supplies and equipment
• Perform computer related tasks accurately

Requirements

• Education: High School Degree or Equivalent
• Work Experience: 0-6 months
• Ability to perform job functions while standing (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking (Frequent)
• Ability to climb stairs (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors (Continuous)
• Ability to work from elevated areas (Frequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions (Infrequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions (Frequent)
• Possess good finger dexterity (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors (Continuous)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (Continuous) *(Selected Positions)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (Continuous)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (Frequent)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function (Frequent) *(Selected Positions)
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required (Continuous) *(Selected Positions)

Pay

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

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36