Unit Secretary
5 3.5 out of 5 stars 902 North 7th Street, Cordele, GA 31015 Full-time Crisp Regional Hospital, Inc. 62 reviews
Full-time Position Summary:
Under the leadership of the departmental Nursing Director, the Unit Secretary provides administrative and secretarial support and services that are consistent with the strategic vision, goals, philosophy, and direction of the Nursing department and CRHS. The Unit Secretary performs a variety of reception and clerical support duties relating to the operation of the assigned nursing unit and assists the nursing staff in the delivery of care as directed.
Basic Qualifications:
Education:
Requires a high school diploma or a GED state certification.
Experience:
Requires up to three months of work-related experience or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Licensure, Registrations & Certifications:
None Essential Job Responsibilities:
Screens departmental telephone calls and notify the appropriate staff in a timely manner. Promptly answers patient call lights and directs responsible staff accordingly. Ensures that nursing staff are notified immediately when triage is needed. Classifies, sorts, and files correspondences, articles, records, and other documents. Gathers unit records and prepares, completes, and/or processes departmental reports, records, billings, etc. Requisitions and distributes of office supplies. Transcribes physicians' orders accurately and promptly. Completes manual and computerized requisitions as necessary. Ensure the work area is clean and organized, and supplies are available. Follows accepted protocols related to discharge transportation arrangements. Correctly orders patient and stock supplies for the assigned patient care unit and assists in putting them up. Prepare reports and compiles statistics as required and assist the department director with other assigned duties. Participates in performance improvement studies and integrates performance improvement standards into work-related activities. Attends professional development programs and in-service training and meets the minimum requirement for continuing professional education. Assists the nursing staff in providing basic care to patients as needed. Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Behaviors Preferred Team Player:
Works well as a member of a group
Enthusiastic:
Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented:
Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated:
Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations Preferred Self-Starter:
Inspired to perform without outside help
Flexibility:
Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Ability to Make an
Impact:
Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
