Unit Secretary - Weekend

The Unit Secretary is responsible for : - Supporting the functions of the nursing unit by performing primarily clerical duties.

Serving as a resource for patients, families, physicians, staff and visitors who may approach the nursing station. - Coordinating the flow of the unit to enhance the delivery of safe, quality patient care.

Job Code : 100100

Qualifications

Encompass Health Jacksonville is looking for a Part Time -Benefited- Weekend Unit Secretary : Saturday and Sunday 8 : 00am - 8 : 00pm

License or Certification : - CPR Preferred Education, Training and Years of Experience : - One year experience in an inpatient setting functioning as a unit secretary preferred.

• Student in active healthcare program such as nursing preferred - Alternate experiences in reading and transcription of medical orders preferred.
• Completion of Medical Terminology course preferred. Machines, Equipment Used : - General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer.

Physical Requirements : - Good visual acuity and ability to communicate. - Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds and ability push / pull a minimum of 30 pounds, which includes the lifting, pushing and / or pulling of medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients.

Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and / or pulling are undertaken this exceeds these minimum requirements.

• Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking. - Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch are required for patient care functions and in setting up and monitoring equipment Skills and Abilities : - Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner. - Ability to work independently without supervision.

Environmental Conditions : - Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional outdoor exposure. - Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.

• Handicapped accessible. - May work under stressful circumstances at times. Proficiency or Productivity Standards : - Meets established attendance standards.
• Adheres to hospital / department dress code including wearing ID badge. - May be required to work weekdays and / or weekends, evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.
• May be required to work on religious and / or legal holidays on scheduled days / shifts. - Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.

e., before, during or after a disaster. - May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.

• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
30+ days ago