Unit Secretary

2 weeks ago

Katy, Texas, United States Encompass Health Corp. Full time
The Unit Secretary is responsible for: - Supporting the functions of the nursing unit by performing primarily clerical duties. - Serving as a resource for patients, families, physicians, staff and visitors who may approach the nursing station. - Coordinating the flow of the unit to enhance the delivery of safe, quality patient care.

Job Code: 100228

Qualifications

License or Certification:

  • CPR PreferredEducation, Training and Years of Experience:
  • One year experience in an inpatient setting functioning as a unit secretary preferred.
  • Student in active healthcare program such as nursing preferred
  • Alternate experiences in reading and transcription of medical orders preferred.
  • Completion of Medical Terminology course preferred.

Machines, Equipment Used:

  • General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer

Physical Requirements:

  • Good visual acuity and ability to communicate.
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds and ability push/pull a minimum of 30 pounds, which includes the lifting, pushing and/or pulling of medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken this exceeds these minimum requirements.
  • Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.
  • Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch are required for patient care functions and in setting up and monitoring equipmentSkills and Abilities:
  • Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.
  • Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail
  • oriented manner.
  • Ability to work independently without supervision.

Environmental Conditions:

  • Indoor, temperature controlled, smokefree environment. Occasional outdoor exposure.
  • Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.
  • Handicapped accessible.
  • May work under stressful circumstances at times.

Proficiency or Productivity Standards:

  • Meets established attendance standards.
  • Adheres to hospital/department dress code including wearing ID badge.
  • May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.
  • May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.
  • Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e., before, during or after a disaster.
  • May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.
  • May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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