Unit Secretary - Kekela Makai

Job Summary

Perform and coordinate administrative and clerical support functions to facilitate delivery of effective and efficient patient care on the unit/department. Perform duties in accordance with policies and procedures of the unit/department and medical center.

• Perform and coordinate administrative and clerical support functions to facilitate delivery of effective and efficient patient care on the unit/department.
• Perform duties in accordance with policies and procedures of the unit/department and medical center.

• Essential: seeing, hearing, speaking, finger dexterity, lifting and carrying weight up to 15 pounds.
• Depending upon area of assignment, continuous and/or frequently standing; sitting, walking, stooping/bending; reaching above, at, and below shoulder level.
• Operate computer, telephone, pneumatic tube system and various office equipment.

• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.
• May be exposed to body fluids from specimens.
• Assignment to Behavioral Health, Queen Emma Clinics and Outpatient Center: may be exposed to hostile, disruptive or inappropriate patient behavior.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Six (6) months experience as a ward clerk, unit secretary or comparable health care position; or, Nursing student having completed a semester of clinical fundamentals.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge and ability to operate a computer.
• Knowledge and ability in basic word processing and spreadsheet applications (i.e., Word and Excel) preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.