What are the responsibilities and job description for the UNIT SECRETARY position at Forrest Health?
Job Summary:
The Unit Secretary is responsible for the secretarial aspects of patient care and the environmental management of the work unit. 0She/he functions directly under the supervision of the Patient Care Coordinator and is directly accountable to the Patient Care manager.
Performance Expectations:Education/Skills:
High School Diploma/GED required.
Work Experience:
Computer experience preferred but not required.
Certification/Licensure:
Mental Demands:
Ability to perform as a team member, cooperate with others, follow directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, and function under stress.
The Unit Secretary is responsible for the secretarial aspects of patient care and the environmental management of the work unit. 0She/he functions directly under the supervision of the Patient Care Coordinator and is directly accountable to the Patient Care manager.
Performance Expectations:
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide reliable assistance to the members of the team including nurses, manager, and physicians. Demonstrates good customer service skills when interacting with patients, visitors, and co-workers. Helps ensure that the unit runs efficiently.
- Demonstrates technical aptitude for performing secretarial and general unit duties.
- Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate and interact with patients, families, visitors & the whole health care team.
- Demonstrates skills to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
- Embraces and practices We CARE philosophy in all aspects of patient, visitor, co-worker, employee and non-employee interactions.
High School Diploma/GED required.
Work Experience:
Computer experience preferred but not required.
Certification/Licensure:
Required
Preferred
Timeframe
Certification/Licensure
X
Within 30 days of employment
Basic Life Support
Mental Demands:
Ability to perform as a team member, cooperate with others, follow directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, and function under stress.