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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America) This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The Unit Secretary is responsible for coordinating communications, performing unit receptionist activities, and accountable for routine clerical activities in a nursing unit. The Unit Secretary often fulfills the role of the first interaction visitors and patient in the inpatient unit. The interaction between the Unit Secretary and other members is key to ensuring a safe, patient centered work environment. Essential Job Functions Ensure call lights and telephone are answered in timely. Responds to call lights and patient needs. Assists with meal tray delivering when necessary. Answers phone calls and questions from patients/clients, visitors, volunteers, medical staff, and co-workers. Provides assistance, guidance, and direction to visitors, patients/families, employees and other departments as necessary. Completes inpatient call backs as directed by management. Performs checks to notify consulting physicians of inpatient consults as needed. Schedules discharge follow up appointments. Assists in recording traumas and codes within the facility.

Employment Qualifications:

Education Qualifications

• List the minimum education, training, and experience required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Required Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED Licensing/ Certification

• If registration, certification or licensure is required, include the name of the accrediting or licensing body.

Licensure/Certification Required:

BLS Required (Youngstown, Tiffin, Cincinnati (within 30 days, Springfield within first 6 months)

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Proficient computer/typing skills. Youngstown Region

• Must complete medical terminology class within one year of hire.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

Prefer at least 6 months previous medical experience or healthcare experience in a hospital or physician office setting. Competency in medical terminology. Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being

• personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. What we offer
• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short
• and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

Labor and Delivery Warren

• St.

Elizabeth It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health

• Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours
• Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.

com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com. We believe your best is yet to come. At Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you're called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there's a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We'll support and empower you to bring your best

• in service of our patients and our Mission.