Unit Secretary - Med Surg

Iberia Medical Center(IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance ourvision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians andemployees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer manydiverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn andgrow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors.

IMC is currently hiring a Unit Secretary - Med Surg. , who underthe general supervision of the Unit Director and with the authority of theChief Nursing Officer, the unit secretary interacts with the patients and otherstaff to ensure that the unit runs efficiently. The unit secretary is responsible for ordering supplies, answeringtelephones, communicating pertinent information to other departments, enteringorders in the computer system, placing labs on charts, etc.â€generally takingorders off in an efficient and timely manner.

EDUCATION

• High School diploma.

TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience preferred, but not required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Basiccomputer skills
• Abilityto maintain good working relationship with coworkers
• Goodcommunication skills
• Goodcustomer service skills

PRINCIPLE TASKS/DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstratesrespect for patients and families.
• Maintainsand protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care
• Identifiespatient and family education needs and in collaboration with other disciplinesinitiates' education needs according to the age of the patient.
• Participatesin departmental and hospital improvement plan
• Functionsas a positive role model for peers and promotes a professional image of Iberia Medical Center
• Maintainsconfidentiality, security, and integrity of patient and organizational data
• Consistentlylives by the Iberia Medical Center Standards of Performance
• Adheresto the Patient Safety Goals
• Adheresto hospital policies and procedures

IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status