Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems
Unit Secretary - Clinical Decision Unit and Adult ED - Nights
Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Overview
The Unit Secretary performs a variety of clerical tasks involved in preparing, maintaining and processing patient and unit activities, data and records. Licensure & Certification
Requirements for Hire: N/A Requirements for Continued Employment: N/A Experience
Required Preferred Previous experience setting up and maintaining office system (organizational skills) Previous experience with medical insurance, MIS, and medical terminology Previous experience in a health care setting Previous experience with Microsoft Office software Previous experience with use of EMR Education & Training
Required Preferred High School Diploma or GED Completion of a Medical Terminology course Independent Actions
Able to perform daily activities with minimal supervision. Self directed in the accomplishment of routine activities. Issues that involve violation of VCUHS policy or procedure that involve conflicts of a sensitive nature, or that would be considered unusual in nature are to be brought to the attention of the Nurse Manager (or designee) promptly as would be warranted by the immediacy of the issue. Job Duties
Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies. Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional Position Requirements
Unit Secretaries work all three shifts, weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with specific Nurse Manager. Schedules including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing requirements or the best interest of the work unit. Physical Requirements
Lifting up to 50 lbs. Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Repetitive motion Mental/Sensory Requirements
Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving Hearing, speak clearly, write legibly, reading, logical thinking Emotional Requirements
Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change. EEO Statement
Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.
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The Unit Secretary performs a variety of clerical tasks involved in preparing, maintaining and processing patient and unit activities, data and records. Licensure & Certification
Requirements for Hire: N/A Requirements for Continued Employment: N/A Experience
Required Preferred Previous experience setting up and maintaining office system (organizational skills) Previous experience with medical insurance, MIS, and medical terminology Previous experience in a health care setting Previous experience with Microsoft Office software Previous experience with use of EMR Education & Training
Required Preferred High School Diploma or GED Completion of a Medical Terminology course Independent Actions
Able to perform daily activities with minimal supervision. Self directed in the accomplishment of routine activities. Issues that involve violation of VCUHS policy or procedure that involve conflicts of a sensitive nature, or that would be considered unusual in nature are to be brought to the attention of the Nurse Manager (or designee) promptly as would be warranted by the immediacy of the issue. Job Duties
Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies. Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional Position Requirements
Unit Secretaries work all three shifts, weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with specific Nurse Manager. Schedules including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing requirements or the best interest of the work unit. Physical Requirements
Lifting up to 50 lbs. Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Repetitive motion Mental/Sensory Requirements
Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving Hearing, speak clearly, write legibly, reading, logical thinking Emotional Requirements
Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change. EEO Statement
Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.
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