Unit Secretary - Emergency Department (1.0 Day / Eve)

Unit Secretary

Work Shift

Day / Evening

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Summary

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by performing accurate clerical work to help facilitate a smooth workflow within the department. The Unit Secretaries' responsibilities require knowledge of departmental programs and a variety of operating policies and procedures.

Job Description

Job Duties

• Ensure that accurate and clinically relevant information is communicated with patients, their families, and co-workers at hand offs and other times as needed.
• Completes supply order entry accurately and in a timely manner.
• Coordinates flow of communication among patients, families and health care personnel.
• Prioritizes tasks and practices cost containment by efficient use of time and resources.
• Maintains an organized, clean and tidy work area.
• Schedules and coordinates tests, procedures and appointments for patients.
• Takes initiative to recognize and implement change in collaboration with the supervisor.
• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Professional Experience

Education

Licensure, Certification, Registration

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.

Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.