1. Job responsibilities include those listed in the competency document.
2. Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.
3. Recognizes the normal signs (growth and development of aging) of the patient population indicated above and understands the requirements of assessment, treatment, and care of the specific age group(s).
4. Performs receptionist duties in a manner that is customer and patient oriented.
5. Organizes the patient records to include: assembly of the chart, physician orders, admission and discharge duties.
6. Demonstrates continued professional growth to oneself and the department.
7. Understands and recognizes appropriate storage and safety of medications such as (large volume IV’s, alcohol, saline, medications in prepackaged kits).
8. Utilizes appropriate health and safety equipment to protect both patient and staff.
9. Maintains and organizes inventory of supplies.
10. Identifies and communicates appropriate patient data to members of the interdisciplinary team.
11. Recognizes potential or real problems as they arise, presents workable solutions, and participates in their implementation as a contributing member of the healthcare team.
12. Fosters an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion and respect for all patients, families and visitors.
13. Demonstrates competency in, but not limited to, the following on the Emergency Department Unit (refer to McLeod Health Organizational Learning Secretary Competency Checklist):

• Assigned Access Control Applications
• Emergency Management
• Environment
• Safety
• Infection Control/Precautions
• Communication
• Procedures
• Bed placement management system

Required Skills

The Unit Secretary is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team, serving as receptionist and providing clerical support to all caregivers. The unit secretary supports the direct care duties of care givers through the coordination of MD orders, obtaining supplies, and information and assisting families, visitors, and Physicians.

WORK SCHEDULE: Full time; 72 hours biweekly; as needed as scheduled including weekends and holidays

TRAINING/ORIENTATION SCHEDULE: If considered for this opportunity, you would need to able to attend the following schedule during the first week of employment:

Monday - 7:30am to 5:00pm

Tuesday - 8:30am to 11:30am

SKILLS REQUIRED: Accredited High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.  Completion of Medical Terminology course preferred. One year of secretarial experience.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:  Emergency Services -64 beds; Level  II Trauma Unit, 73,000 patients annually, triage area, fast track, Certified Chest Pain Center, Certified Stroke Center, HeartReach Ambulance, and AirReach Helicopter

Required Experience

The Unit Secretary is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team, serving as receptionist and providing clerical support to all caregivers. The unit secretary supports the direct care duties of care givers through the coordination of MD orders, obtaining supplies, and information and assisting families, visitors, and Physicians.

WORK SCHEDULE: Full time; 72 hours biweekly; as needed as scheduled including weekends and holidays

TRAINING/ORIENTATION SCHEDULE: If considered for this opportunity, you would need to able to attend the following schedule during the first week of employment:

Monday - 7:30am to 5:00pm

Tuesday - 8:30am to 11:30am

SKILLS REQUIRED: Accredited High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.  Completion of Medical Terminology course preferred. One year of secretarial experience.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:  Emergency Services -64 beds; Level  II Trauma Unit, 73,000 patients annually, triage area, fast track, Certified Chest Pain Center, Certified Stroke Center, HeartReach Ambulance, and AirReach Helicopter