Prisma Health
Unit Secretary [Blount], Medical/Surgical Nursing, Full-Time, Day
Prisma Health, Maryville, Tennessee, United States, 37803
Job Summary
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, provides excellent customer service while providing clerical and administrative services. Performs general reception duties at the nurse's station including greeting visitors and responding to patient calls. Monitors, orders and stocks supplies. Maintains a safe work environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Establishes and maintains excellent rapport with Registered Nurses, providers, hospital staff, patients, families, and visitors. Essential Functions
Performs effective customer service skills, to include, but not limited to, responding to patients, family and staff with kindness, courtesy, professionalism and efficiency; walking visitors to their destination, answering phones/intercoms in a friendly manner. Manages ordering, stocking, and inventory of equipment and supplies in collaboration with nurse manager. Performs general reception and clerical duties at the nurse’s station, including responding to patient calls via intercom or in person. Coordinates the maintenance of a safe, clean, and functional physical environment in accordance with regulatory standards. Monitors designated patient safety systems for alerts and immediately notifies the appropriate RN. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements
Education - Unit Secretary training program or unit-based on-the-job training Experience - No experience required. In Lieu Of
In lieu of Unit Secretary training, will accept 6 months experience in a related healthcare setting or field or as an Administrative Assistant. In lieu of a US training course or 6 months healthcare or clerical experience, will accept completion of nursing fundamentals course. Work Shift
Day (United States of America) Location
Blount Memorial Hospital Department
Medical/Surgical Nursing Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Administrative Industries
Hospitals and Health Care Prisma Health is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, provides excellent customer service while providing clerical and administrative services. Performs general reception duties at the nurse's station including greeting visitors and responding to patient calls. Monitors, orders and stocks supplies. Maintains a safe work environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Establishes and maintains excellent rapport with Registered Nurses, providers, hospital staff, patients, families, and visitors. Essential Functions
Performs effective customer service skills, to include, but not limited to, responding to patients, family and staff with kindness, courtesy, professionalism and efficiency; walking visitors to their destination, answering phones/intercoms in a friendly manner. Manages ordering, stocking, and inventory of equipment and supplies in collaboration with nurse manager. Performs general reception and clerical duties at the nurse’s station, including responding to patient calls via intercom or in person. Coordinates the maintenance of a safe, clean, and functional physical environment in accordance with regulatory standards. Monitors designated patient safety systems for alerts and immediately notifies the appropriate RN. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements
Education - Unit Secretary training program or unit-based on-the-job training Experience - No experience required. In Lieu Of
In lieu of Unit Secretary training, will accept 6 months experience in a related healthcare setting or field or as an Administrative Assistant. In lieu of a US training course or 6 months healthcare or clerical experience, will accept completion of nursing fundamentals course. Work Shift
Day (United States of America) Location
Blount Memorial Hospital Department
Medical/Surgical Nursing Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Administrative Industries
Hospitals and Health Care Prisma Health is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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