Unit Secretary

Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, SC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Communication Skills, Federal Laws and Regulations, Healthcare Providers, Hospital, Medical Terminology, Nursing, Nursing Management, Record Keeping, State Laws and Regulations, Typing, Unit Secretary
LOCATION
Charleston, SC
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Description Summary

The Unit Secretary on the 4N Senior Care Unit reports to the Nurse Manager of the ____. Under general supervision, the Unit Secretary is accountable for performance of clerical work related to the nurses station. This position serves in the receptionist role at the nursing station, handling incoming and outgoing communications, processing physicians orders, and maintaining charts, records, supplies, and equipment. The Unit Secretary accurately performs computer-related tasks.

Medical University Hospital Authority MUHA

Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub-Type: Regular Cost Center: CC000669 CHS - Senior Care IOP Pay Rate Type: Hourly Pay Grade: Health-20 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: Day United States of America

Job Description

A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required. Basic keyboarding skills are required, and medical terminology is preferred. Applicant must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Basic Life Support BLS is required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain a Current Basic Life Support BLS certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers or an American Red Cross (ARC) CPRAED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Physical Requirements

NOTE: The following descriptions are applicable to this section.

  1. Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift
  2. Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift
  3. Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift

Ability to perform job functions while standing. Frequent Ability to perform job functions while sitting. Frequent Ability to perform job functions while walking. Frequent Ability to climb stairs. Infrequent Ability to work indoors. Continuous Ability to work from elevated areas. Frequent Ability to work in confined, cramped spaces. Infrequent Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. Infrequent Ability to bend at the waist. Infrequent Ability to squat and perform job functions. Frequent Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders. Frequent Ability to reach in all directions. Frequent Possess good finger dexterity. Continuous Ability to fully use both legs. Continuous Ability to fully use both hands, arms. Continuous Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. Continuous Ability to lift, lower objects 15 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. Infrequent Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs. Infrequent Ability to maintain 20/40 vision corrected in one eye or with both eyes. Continuous Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. Continuous Ability to match or discriminate between colors. Continuous

Selected Positions

Ability to determine distance and relationship between objects, depth perception. Continuous Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction. Continuous Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. Continuous Ability to work in a latex-safe environment. Continuous Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. Frequent Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. Frequent Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use initially and as required. Continuous

Additional Job Description

Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Work Experience: None. Certification: Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain a Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support BLS certification or American Red Cross (ARC) BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

If you like working with energetic and enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us.

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family, or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit, and business need.

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