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Unit Secretary

Spaulding Hospital - Boston and Cambridge

Summary:
Performs clerical support functions for the patient care unit. Performs environmental control, revenue reconciliation, inventory management, data entry processing, and troubleshooting issues. Assists in the delivery of direct nursing care as appropriate to meet the needs of the clinical area, unit and/or department, and according to established policies and procedures.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
-Responsible for providing administrative support to a group of nonexecutive employees in a patient care department, typically a nursing unit.
-Manages and distributes information within an office and clinical reception, answers phones, greets visitors and patients and maintains patient records.



Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
experience in a clerical support or customer service role 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Computer skills Microsoft Office.
- Strong follow up and resolution.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
- Strong patient/customer service skills.
- Ability to learn new software systems and technology skills.
- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Physical Requirements

  • Standing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Walking Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
  • Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
  • Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
  • Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)


The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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