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Unit Secretary

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POSITION
Unit Secretary

Position Type:
Temporary
Schedule : 3 days, 12-hour night shift, 7:00pm - 7:30am;
Assignment Length: Approximately 3 - Months, possibly longer.

DESCRIPTION
Our client is seeking a Unit Secretary to provide essential clerical and administrative support to an assigned nursing unit. The Unit Secretary will help maintain accurate patient records, transcribe and enter patient-care orders, organize medical documentation, and support the nursing and healthcare team to ensure the unit operates efficiently.

This is a 12-hour night-shift position averaging approximately 36 hours per week. The schedule generally consists of three shifts per week with variable days and is not a block schedule . Candidates must also be available to work every other weekend or every third weekend.

Key Responsibilities
  • Accurately transcribe patient-care orders and enter information into the appropriate computer systems.
  • Provide clerical and administrative support to the assigned nursing unit.
  • File physician orders, reports, and other patient-related documentation in medical charts promptly and accurately.
  • Maintain organized and accessible patient records and documentation.
  • Prioritize and organize daily responsibilities to support an efficient nursing-unit workflow.
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with nurses, physicians, patients, families, and other healthcare team members.
  • Answer and manage telephone calls using professional telephone etiquette.
  • Support positive and effective working relationships among members of the healthcare team.
  • Help maintain a safe, organized, and cost-effective work environment.
  • Follow established hospital and nursing department procedures and standards.
  • Complete required age-specific competencies for the assigned department.
  • Complete all certifications and training requirements established by the Division of Nursing.
  • Maintain confidentiality of patient information and follow applicable healthcare privacy requirements.
  • Perform other clerical and administrative duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Completion of a medical terminology course .
  • Basic computer proficiency and accurate data-entry skills.
  • Ability to accurately transcribe patient-care orders.
  • Knowledge of medical records and chart filing procedures.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Professional telephone etiquette.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
  • Ability and willingness to work a 12-hour night shift from 7:00 PM-7:30 AM .
  • Availability for variable scheduling, generally three shifts per week.
  • Ability to work every other weekend or every third weekend , as required
Candidates must also meet one of the following requirements:
  • Certificate from a formal Unit Secretary program , OR
  • Successful completion of one semester in an accredited RN program , OR
  • Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential.
Required Certification
  • Current CPR certification

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