Unit Secretary - Cardiac Observation Unit - Days

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus for offers accepted by September 30, 2023. Terms and Conditions apply.

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily activities with minimal supervision
• Handle, transport, access, and/or contact with medications and related supplies
• Escalate issues involving VCUHS policy or procedure, conflicts of a sensitive nature, or unusual issues to the Nurse Manager (or designee) promptly

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Completion of a Medical Terminology course (preferred)
• Able to perform tasks involving prolonged standing, sitting, frequent bending, walking, and repetitive motion
• Strong recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, speaking, writing, reading, and logical thinking skills
• Able to handle multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, noisy environments, and adapt to frequent change
• Lifting up to 50 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

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

Schedule

• Work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Individual shift rotation and schedules established with specific Nurse Manager
• Schedules, including shift rotations and hours, may be adjusted as necessary

Pay

Compensation Range: $15.69 - $23.53 per hour. Actual salary offers will be based on relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.