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MUSC Children's Health · 2 months ago

Unit Secretary

Charleston, SC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

MUSC Children's Health is a leading healthcare provider, and they are seeking a Unit Secretary for the Neonatal ICU. The role involves performing clerical work, managing communications, processing physician’s orders, and maintaining records and supplies.

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Responsibilities

Handles incoming and outgoing communications

Processes physician’s orders

Maintains charts, records, supplies, equipment

Orients new personnel

Implements new/revised clerical policies and procedures

Accurately performs computer related tasks

Qualification

Medical terminologyBasic Life Support (BLS)Data processingOffice managementClerical experienceInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

High school diploma

Related clerical experience may be substituted for a high school diploma

Must have excellent telephone and interpersonal skills

Extensive knowledge of grammatical rules, spelling, language usage and clerical formats

Considerable knowledge of office management policies, practices and procedures

Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally

Ability to deal effectively with the public in disseminating and obtaining information

Ability to collect, compile, and assemble information in a clear concise manner

Ability to exercise judgment and discretion interpreting and applying policies and procedures

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with staff members and the general public

Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 2 weeks of hire

Must maintain a Current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider

Ability to perform job functions while standing

Ability to perform job functions while sitting

Ability to perform job functions while walking

Ability to climb stairs

Ability to work indoors

Ability to work from elevated areas

Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces

Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions

Ability to bend at the waist

Ability to squat and perform job functions

Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders

Ability to reach in all directions

Possess good finger dexterity

Ability to fully use both legs

Ability to fully use both hands/arms

Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted

Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted

Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs

Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes

Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance

Ability to match or discriminate between colors

Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception

Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction

Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements

Ability to work in a latex safe environment

Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions

Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function

Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required

Preferred

Knowledge of medical terminology and data processing preferred

Benefits

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