Unit Secretary

Overview We are seeking a Unit Secretary, also referred to as a Unit Clerk, Clinical Unit Secretary or Medical Unit Secretary. A Unit Secretary provides indirect patient care by managing departmental communications, organizing records, transcribing physician orders when needed, and ensuring charts, logs, and electronic records are accurate and complete. They support the unit by coordinating with physicians and departments, ordering supplies, restocking rooms after transfers or discharges, and assisting nursing staff with non-clinical tasks.

Shifts Available:

Days Employment Type:

Full-time Hours:

12-hour shifts - 7:00am to 7:00pm

Department:

Medical Surgical (Med/Surg)

Location:

Riverview Regional Medical Center - Gadsden, AL Here are some of the benefits of working at

Prime Healthcare:

Health, dental, and vision insurance options Paid vacation, sick time and holidays Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options Employer 401K options Tuition reimbursement options Life, disability, and other insurance options Many other amazing benefits Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): Provide indirect patient care by assisting with departmental organization, communication needs, and coordination between staff, physicians, and patients Enter and transcribe physician orders (in the absence of CPOE) with proper nursing notation and signature Prepare, compile, and maintain patient records, charts, logbook entries, and documentation for the Perinatal Unit Order supplies and forms for the unit, and assist nursing staff with restocking patient rooms after transfers or discharges Accurately enter data into hospital computer systems and the QS Electronic Medical Record system while supporting nursing staff with indirect care tasks Qualifications Education and Training Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers.

You must have:

High School Diploma or equivalent Current BLS (AHA) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain curren Additional Qualifications That Are a

Plus:

Medical terminology Experience using computers for word processing, database management Full benefits at

Prime Healthcare:

https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/ #LI-MP1 Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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