Unit Secretary- Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Job Duties

This position provides office support to nursing unit administration and manages Patient Fund Accounts/security of patient clinical record. This position also helps unit program & treatment team per nurse manager's direction.

Working knowledge of basic bookkeeping/fiscal principles and practices related to maintaining a checkbook type record for patients.

Working knowledge of office practices and procedures and maintenance of patient medical records.

Working skill in typing and current office equipment and systems such as personal computer and software including Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint which are currently being used.

Demonstrated ability to interpret and follow oral and written rules and regulations and maintain harmonious working relations.

Considerable walking and/or standing, sitting, bending, lifting, visual acuity to work with computer monitor and printouts, and dexterity with hands to use computer keyboard.

-Considerable patient contact.

Minimum Qualifications

Clerical experience in a medical or similar setting involving fiscal duties and dealing with patients, appointments, and schedules.

Microsoft Office

Additional Considerations

Previous hospital experience preferred

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only.

To check the status of your application, refer to “Your Application” in your account.

Background Investigation

All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Equal Opportunity

Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Veteran Preference

Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members.

Benefits

Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!

Contact Information

Name: Tricia Wilson
Phone: 804-518-3339
Email: tricia.wilson@dbhds.virginia.gov