Unit Secretary - New Kent Emergency Department - Rotating - PRN

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

• Handle, transport, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.
• Able to perform daily activities with minimal supervision; self‑directed in accomplishment of routine activities.
• Report policy violations, sensitive conflicts, or unusual issues to the Nurse Manager (or designee) promptly.

Requirements

• Physical: Lifting up to 50 lbs.; prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, frequent bending, walking, 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Completion of a Medical Terminology course (preferred).

Skills

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

Pay

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

Schedule

Unit Secretaries work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules are established with the Nurse Manager and may be adjusted to meet staffing needs or the best interest of the work unit.