Unit Secretary-Cardiac Intermediate Unit

Position Summary

The Unit Secretary provides a variety of clerical, customer service, computer and receptionist duties for clinical areas and is responsible for maintaining a consistent patient medical record.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services within the job role.
• Maintains a consistent medical record by monitoring patients and patient care using a variety of clerical, computer and communication skills.
• Monitors patient activity through the use of Healthspan icons.
• Plays a role in maintaining an orderly and professional environment at the nursing station.
• Communicates with appropriate staff/other departments concerning patient's needs such as stat orders, new results, panic results, pended orders, unacknowledged orders, unsigned orders, medication expiring orders, consultation orders, patient therapies, etc.
• Maintains paper chart forms; maintains admission/discharge packets/charts (i.e., DNR, Advance Directives, Consents).
• Manages patient's charges by entering and monitoring.
• Orders paper and office supplies based on PAR level.
• Maintains care of copier and printers.
• Participates in Quality Improvement (QI) Activities.
• Employs safety practices, infection control, and fire and disaster regulations.
• Participates in cost savings activities.
• Participates in Education.

Minimum Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from a 3-month community college Unit Secretary/Health Unit Coordinator course or at least 3 months employment in a closely related position utilizing computer systems related to patient records in a hospital or hospital clinic setting.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with others in a team approach.
• Ability to use good judgment in job performance.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.

Pay Range

$16.00 - $22.42

Other Information

• Location: ECU Health Medical Center-Cardiac Intermediate Unit (CIU)
• Position: 0.9 FTE (3) 12-hour shifts per week
• Shift Requirements: Rotating Hours: Full-time Weekends: Yes

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position. Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.