Unit Secretary

Samaritan Health Services

Corvallis, OR

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Communication Skills, Computer Hardware, Computer Skills, Computer Software, Cross-Functional, Data Entry, File Management, Identify Issues, Medical Records, Medical Terminology, Options Analysis, Order Supplies, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Records Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Software Administration, Software Development, Software Engineering, Standards of Care, Surgical Nursing, Surgical Procedures, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Unit Secretary, Word Processing, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Corvallis, OR

POSTED

Today

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
- Responsible for the organization and transmission of patient information by telephone, verbal and written communications. Serves as a receptionist and ambassador for the department by answering phones and greeting patients, visitors, and family members. Provides information and direction to customers in accordance with their needs. Performs various support activities for the department such as ordering supplies, stocking, and coordinating the needs of the unit/department.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
- The Medical Surgical unit specializes in the care of acutely ill adults and of those who require surgery both emergent and elective. Medical Surgical patients are given the highest standards of professional care by registered nurses and nurse assistants. Specialty certification in Medical Surgical Nursing is strongly encouraged and supported.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience and/or training with computer applications required.
- Experience and/or training in medical terminology preferred.
- Related experience and/or training in a medical facility preferred.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
- Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
- Problem Solving - Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
- Computer Literacy - Knowledge of electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. Ability to operate applications, write software, set up functions, enter data, and manipulate and process information. Possess skills in the use of computer applications and entering of charges.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Rarely
  (1 - 10% of the time)
  
  Occasionally
  (11 - 33% of the time)
  
  Frequently
  (34 - 66% of the time)
  
  Continually
  (67 - 100% of the time)
  
  WALK - INCLINE
  
  SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
  
  KNEEL (on knees)
  
  LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
  
  REACH - Upward
  
  STAND
  
  CLIMB - STAIRS
  
  WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
  
  ROTATE TRUNK Standing
  
  LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
  
  BEND FORWARD at waist
  
  PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force)
  
  PULL (0 - 20 pounds force)
  
  SIT
  
  LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
  
  LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
  
  CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
  
  CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
  
  ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
  
  REACH - Forward
  
  MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
  
  FINGER DEXTERITY
  
  PINCH Fingers
  
  GRASP Hand/Fist

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Samaritan Health Services

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