Position Supervises:
N/A
Job Summary:
Provides clerical support for assigned unit including but not limited to maintaining patient records, written and computer transcription, answering unit phone calls, and excellent communication skills.
Education
Minimum:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred:
Medical Terminology training
Registration/Certification/Licensure:
Act 33/73 clearances
Experience
Minimum:
N/A
Preferred:
Previous experience working as a unit secretary; experience working in an emergency setting.
Other Requirements:
Comprehensive Crisis Management per policy. Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle single dose medications to include prescription and non-prescription medications. Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle sharps, such as needles, suture kits, lancets, syringes, etc.
Status:
Non-Exempt
Physical Requirements:
The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:
Occasional: (0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)
Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)
Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)
NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.
Non-Material Handling
Standing- Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary- OCCASIONAL
Walking- Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about- OCCASIONAL
Sitting * - Body remains in a seated position- CONSTANT
Stooping- To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist- OCCASIONAL
Bending- To flex the upper body forward- OCCASIONAL
Twisting *- To rotate the upper body forward- OCCASIONAL
Climbing- To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders- N/A
Ladders- To ascend and descend ladders- N/A
Stairs- To ascend and descend stairs- OCCASIONAL
Kneeling- To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees- OCCASIONAL
Squatting- To move the body downwards by bending both knees- OCCASIONAL
Crouching- To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs- OCCASIONAL
Crawling- To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees- N/A
Reaching Horizontal- To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height- OCCASIONAL
Reaching Overhead- To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height- OCCASIONAL
Grasping *- Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object- CONSTANT
Finger Manipulation *- To manipulate objects with the use of fingers- CONSTANT
Seeing *- Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity- CONSTANT
Hearing *- Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity- CONSTANT
Repetitive Upper Extremity Use *- Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time- N/A
Repetitive Lower Extremity Use- Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time- N/A
Material Handling
Pushing- To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person
OCCASIONAL
Up to 20#
Pulling- To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person
OCCASIONAL
Up to 20#
Lift- Floor to Waist
OCCASIONAL
Up to 20#
Lift- Waist to shoulder
OCCASIONAL
UP TO 20#
Lift- Shoulder to overhead
OCCASIONAL
UP TO 20#
Carrying- To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)
OCCASIONAL
Up to 20#
Environmental Factors
Working alone- N/A
Working in cramped quarters- N/A
Constant interruptions- CONSTANT
Working with hands in water- OCCASIONAL
Use of power tools- N/A
Working on ladders/scaffolding- N/A
Exposure to vibration- OCCASIONAL
Exposure to dust- OCCASIONAL
Exposure to noise (constant)- OCCASIONAL
Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc)- OCCASIONAL
Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing- N/A
Exposure to slippery walking surfaces- OCCASIONAL
Exposure to solvents, grease, oils- OCCASIONAL
Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift)- CONSTANT
Working with bloodborne pathogens- OCCASIONAL
Cardiovascular Energy Requirements- Physical Demand
Physical Demand
Met Level
Examples of similar activity intensity
Sedentary to Light 0 - 3.5 Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work. Medium 3.6 - 6.3 House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf (carrying clubs). Heavy to Very Heavy > 6.4 Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.
As relates to this position:
Sedentary to Light- CONSTANT
Medium- OCCASIONAL
Heavy to Very Heavy- N/A
| Location | Butler, PA |