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VCU Health System
Unit Secretary - Medical Intermediate and ICU - Nights
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What they do
A Medical Secretary provides secretarial work that requires specialized knowledge of medical terminology and procedures, insurance and billing processes and medical records management. Works with physicians and other clinicians. May gather intake information from patients scheduled for appointments at an office.
$41,645 / year median in Virginia
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Unit Secretary
- Medical Intermediate and ICU
- Nights VCU Health System
- 3.7 Richmond, VA Job Details Full-time $15.69
- $23.
Our Medicine Units:
Practice evidence-based care for patients with complex medical and surgical diagnoses Serve patients through the continuum of care Provide 24-hour accessibility to hospitalists and teaching physician services Offer access to multiple Watson rooms, a unique space for team members to practice mindfulness Promote professional development and advancement Deliver exceptional care through interprofessional collaboration The Unit Secretary performs a variety of clerical tasks involved in preparing, maintaining and processing patient and unit activities, data and records. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements forHire:
N/A Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A ExperienceREQUIRED
N/A ExperiencePREFERRED
Previous experience setting up and maintaining office system (organizational skills) Previous experience with medical insurance, MIS, and medical terminology Previous experience in a health care setting Previous experience with Microsoft Office software Previous experience with use of EMR Education/trainingREQUIRED
High School Diploma or GED Education/trainingPREFERRED
Completion of a Medical Terminology course Independent action(s) required: Able to perform daily activities with minimal supervision. Self directed in the accomplishment of routine activities. Issues that involve violation of VCUHS policy or procedure that involve conflicts of a sensitive nature, or that would be considered unusual in nature are to be brought to the attention of the Nurse Manager (or designee) promptly as would be warranted by the immediacy of the issue. Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: Unit Secretaries work all three shifts, weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with specific Nurse Manager. Schedules including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing requirements or the best interest of the work unit.Age Specific groups served:
N/A Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical- Lifting up to 50 lbs.
Activities:
Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Repetitive motionMental/Sensory:
Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinkingEmotional:
Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change Compensation Range $15.69- $23.