Unit Secretary II (Nights) - Emergency Dept.
Location: Norwalk, CT, United States
Salary Range: 16.50 - 27.67
Work Type: Full-Time
Standard Hours: 36
FTE: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Night 12
Work Shift: Sunday- Saturday. Three 12 hour shifts per week. 7pm-7am
Date Posted:
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Description
Summary:
To provide a combination of secretarial, computer data entry, reception and clerical duties at the direction of the Administrative Nurse Manager or Designee.
Responsibilities:
1. Transcription of Physician's Orders and computer skills.
2. Prepares, maintains and forwards records in an accurate and timely manner.
3. Communicates effectively and courteously with patients, visitors, and coworkers within the scope of his/her responsibilities. Identifies unit and self when answering phone.
4. Demonstrates compliance with identified policies and procedures in carrying out unit assignments i.e., postings, work sheets, maintenance of data and knowledge of medical terminology.
5. Monitors, orders and oversees maintenance of equipment and supplies in a proper, orderly and cost-effective manner.
6. Receives patient posting and assists in room assignments as necessary.
7. Checks all patient's line of vision, and/or identification bands and bed tags per unit standards.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
9. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT
Required: High School Graduate or equivalent. Two years previous secretarial/computer experience required with Windows based computer system. Hospital or other health care setting experience. Has completed formal Medical Terminology course.
Minimum Experience: two years
Desired: Overall performance rating of 3 or higher Requires a 3.5 or higher rating for Hospital-wide Competency of "Customer Service". Knowledge and experience in order to train and orient other unit secretaries Must possess the ability to multitask and perform duties under constantly changing priorities.
Working Conditions:
Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: Norwalk Hospital Association
Org Unit: 350
Department: Emergency Department
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $16.50 - $27.67 Hourly
We are an equal opportunity employer
Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.
