Unit Secretary

Clinical Secretary

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Summary:

The Clinical Secretary is responsible for providing clerical support to the physicians and nursing staff in the department. Upon request provide assistance to patients under the direction of the Charge Nurse Physician or Nurse Manager. The Emergency Department Clinical Secretary is responsible for providing clerical support to the physicians and nursing staff in the Emergency Department. Upon request provide assistance to patients under the direction of the Charge Nurse Physician or Nurse Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Performs duties and conducts interpersonal relationships with co-workers, physicians, physician offices, other departments, and patients in a manner designed to project a positive image of the department and the hospital.
• Patients and families are served in assisting the nursing staff to provide patient care services. Performs duties and conducts interpersonal relationships in a manner to project a positive image of the department and hospital.
• Insures that contacts with other health care members are friendly, helpful, and courteous.

Other Information:

EDUCATION: High school graduate or equivalent. Medical terminology course required. Health Unit Coordinator Course preferred.

EXPERIENCE: 2 years experience as secretary with medical background.

LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION: N/A

OTHER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required to key or type at least 40 corrected WPM. Knowledge of computer (Word Perfect Word Excel). Good telephone skills, good communication skills, ability to work under pressure, good planning and organizational skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Occasionally exposed to BBP (PPE required). May experience stressful work periods.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sits most of the day, some walking and standing required, frequent reaching, manual dexterity.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: High school graduate or equivalent.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Experience with Medical Terminology.

LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION: None.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS: Good interpersonal communication and observation skills are essential. Training in various computer software programs (ex. Word Word Perfect Excel Windows etc.), typing, mathematical calculations, telephone technique and etiquette.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Possible exposure to chemical hazard through use of photocopier and printer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing, walking, and sitting majority of the shift. Some reaching, carrying, and pushing wheelchairs may be involved in daily tasks.

Job Details:

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Emergency Dept

Work Type: Part Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 24.00

Salary Range: 14.18 - 16.31 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, as a protected veteran or