Unit Secretary Medical Surgical and Orthopedics 3N

Job description

 POSITION SUMMARY: Provide assistance in completing a variety of clerical, messenger and receptionist duties under the general supervision of the Unit Director/Manager, Clinical Coordinator, Clinical Supervisor or Charge Nurse. Education: Experience: - High school graduate. - Previous secretarial experience desirable. License/Certification/Registration: None - Knowledge of medical terminology and computer skills desirable. - Proficiency in spelling and accurate attention to details. - Exhibits communication and verbal skills. - Maintains composure in dealing with a variety of personalities and a sometimes high pressure environment. - Relates to staff, physicians, patients/family, visitors, outside agency personnel. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives general supervision from the Unit Director/Manager, Clinical Supervisor, Charge Nurse, and Clinical Coordinator. Performs work assignments where standard practice enables the employee to proceed alone on routine work referring questionable cases to supervisor. SUPERVISION GIVEN: None:  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Performs clerical and receptionist duties to facilitate the flow of written and verbal communication among nurses, physicians, other...