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VCU Health

Unit Secretary - Acute Care Surgery - Nights

VCU Health, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214

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Acute Care Surgical Services is a nationally recognized AACN Sliver Beacon 28 bed inpatient unit and Center of Bariatric Excellence providing care for Surgical Oncology, Plastic Surgery, Microsurgery, Bariatric Surgery, Colo-Rectal Surgery and Urology patients. This diverse unit includes general and progressive level of care beds and provides the highest quality care for a broad spectrum of surgical diseases including the most critically ill and injured patients. VCU Medical Center is the only Level I Trauma Center in the region verified by the State of Virginia and the American College of Surgeons for Adult, Pediatric, and Burn trauma. We believe in teamwork and value every team member’s personal and professional growth through clinical ladder advancements, certification and education. Apply for a diverse surgical specialty experience where your professional growth and development is priority!

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 clerical tasks with minimal supervision.

Manage patient and unit records, data and activity processing.

Handle, transport, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.

Report any policy or procedure violations to the Nurse Manager promptly.

Maintain office systems, organizational tools and medical terminology records.

Assist with medical insurance, MIS and EMR documentation.

Work all three shifts, weekends and holidays with scheduled rotations.

Qualifications

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

Previous experience setting up and maintaining office systems (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.

Physical and Mental Requirements Physical: Lifting up to 50 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, frequent bending, walking (distance), 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, adapt to frequent change.

Shift Nights

Employment Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Administrative

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.

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