Location: Albany,GA, USA
Description
JOB SUMMARY
* The Unit Secretary attends nursing station and performs clerical duties, requisition supplies, equipment and services as directed.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
* Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
* Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
* Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
* Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
* Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
* Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
WORKING CONDITIONS
* General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
* May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
* May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
* May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
* Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
* May be scheduled as needed including overtime
Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
* High School Diploma or GED (Required)
* Non Degree Program in Medical Terminology Course or unit secretary certificate program (Preferred)
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
* 0 - 1 year Clerical work experience demonstrating proficient computer, phone and office equipment utilization (Required)
* 0 - 1 year Experience in a Health Care Setting (Preferred)
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES
* Emergency Center Employees: Crisis Response Training required within 6 months of hire (Required)
* Behavioral Health Employees: Crisis Response Training required within 2 months of hire (Required)
GENERAL SKILLS
* Organizational Skills
* Communication Skills
* Interpersonal Skills
* Customer Relations
* Mathematical
* Analytical
* Grammar / Spelling
* Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
* Follow Verbal Instructions
* Microsoft Office Suite
* General Clerical Skills
* Typing 60 wpm
* Medical Terminology
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
* Have good - manual dexterity
* Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
* Walking - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
* Sitting - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
* Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
* Bending/Stooping - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
* Twist at waist - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
* Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
* Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
* Lift/carry > 50 lbs with assistance - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)