Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is hiring: Unit Secretary - Emer

Overview The Unit Secretary performs a variety of clerical tasks involved in preparing, maintaining and processing patient and unit activities, data and records. Shifts 12 hour shifts - 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Flexibility with shifts and days is required. Licensure/Certification Required for hire: N/A For continued employment: N/A Experience Experience REQUIRED: N/A Experience 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 Education/training REQUIRED: High School Diploma or GED Education/training PREFERRED: 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 involving 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 warranted by immediacy. Job duties Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies. Supervisory 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. Ages/Physical/Mental Age Specific groups served: N/A Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): 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, Able to adapt to frequent change EEO Statement EEO Employer/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4. #J-18808-Ljbffr