ED Unit Secretary
Warrensburg, MO • Emergency Room
Job Type
Full-time
Description

PURPOSE STATEMENT

The Unit Secretary is a non-licensed person who performs clerical unit tasks as requested.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  

  • Prepare medical records for discharge, admissions, and transfers. 
  • Able to communicate information verbally and via messages in writing. 
  • Handle telephone communication with courtesy, accuracy, and respect for confidentiality.    
  • Perform clerical duties as requested. 
  • Possess a working knowledge of policies. 
  • Handle inquiries from the public as needed. 
  • Assist co-workers as needed/ requested. 
  • Maintain an effective rapport with all customers. 
  • Support the Medical Center’s Mission/Vision/ philosophy positively. 
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance. 
  • Expected to serve as sitters as needed, following the successful completion of designated sitter education and training provided. 
  • Perform other essential duties as assigned. 

SHIFT REQUIREMENTS

  • 10:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
  • 3, 12-hour shifts per week.
Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS 

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 6 months of healthcare experience preferred.
  • Current AHA or Red Cross BLS certification required.
  • Previous experience in clerical tasks desired.
  • Experience in computers is desired.
  • Medical Terminology is an asset but not required.
  • Good verbal communication is a must.
  • Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS 

  • Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 12 hours a day.
  • Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
  • Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
  • Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
  • Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
  • Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 35 lbs.
  • Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.