Unit Secretary, Neurosurgery Unit Nights

Position: Unit Secretary, Neurosurgery Unit, Full-time 12 hr. Nights

Department: 34403 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center – Nursing Med Surg: 5th Ardmore Nsu Status:
Full time Benefits Eligible:
Yes Hours Per Week: 35.1

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Night shift

Pay Range $18.50 – $27.75

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Completion of a unit secretary course or equivalent preferred.
• Clerical experience preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION

N/A

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Completes clerical duties for patient scheduling, admissions, procedures, transfers, surgeries, discharges and deaths under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Handles and screens incoming calls and transmits messages as necessary.

Contributes to a safe, secure and therapeutic environment for patients, visitors, physicians and co- workers by following established procedures.

Ensures complete, confidential, accurate, and timely communication of patient information.

Completes requisitions, data entry, and nursing communication forms.

Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients and family members in an effective, positive and professional manner.

Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance, professional growth and development.

Conducts work in an organized, quiet, efficient manner and demonstrates ability to cope with stressful situations.

Provides age/developmental appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic computer skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Performs effectively with frequent workload changes and competing demands
• Ability to develop transcription skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Interaction with multiple levels of staff and departments
• Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances
• Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases
• Subject to multiple interruptions
• Long periods on a computer
• Possible exposure to cleaning agents/chemicals
• Occasionally subject to irregular hours

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Amount of time spent performing the following activities: 35% to 65% 0% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more — so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

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