Unit Secretary - West 5_Adv Med Surg (Call-In, Varied Shifts)
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The Queen's Health Systems is hiring an Unit Secretary - West 5_Adv Med Surg (Call-In, Varied Shifts). The Unit Secretary provides administrative and clerical support to ensure effective and efficient patient care on the unit, coordinating duties in line with department policies and procedures while operating office equipment and handling patient interactions as needed.
Key focus areas include Perform and coordinate administrative and clerical support functions to facilitate delivery of effective and efficient patient care on the unit/department and Perform duties in accordance with policies and procedures of the unit/department and medical center.
Important skills include Computer Operation and English Communication. Preferred (not required): Telephone Operation, Pneumatic Tube System Operation, Office Equipment Operation, and Microsoft Word.
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Full job description
RESPONSIBILITIES
I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Performs and coordinates administrative and clerical support functions to facilitate delivery of effective and efficient patient care on the unit/department.
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Performs duties in accordance with policies and procedures of the unit/department and medical center.
II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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Essential: seeing, hearing, speaking, finger dexterity, lifting and carrying weight up to 15 pounds.
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Depending upon area of assignment, continuous and/or frequently standing; sitting, walking, stooping/bending; reaching above, at, and below shoulder level.
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Operates computer, telephone, pneumatic tube system and various office equipment.
III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
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Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.
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May be exposed to body fluids from specimens.
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Assignment to Behavioral Health, Queen Emma Clinics and Outpatient Center: may be exposed to hostile, disruptive or inappropriate patient behavior.
IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
B. EXPERIENCE:
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Six (6) months experience as a ward clerk, unit secretary or comparable health care position; or, Nursing student having completed a semester of clinical fundamentals.
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Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.
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Knowledge and ability to operate a computer.
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Knowledge and ability in basic word processing and spreadsheet applications (i.e., Word and Excel) preferred.
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Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet
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