Unit Secretary (Family Birthing Center)

Quick Facts

• Role: Unit Secretary (Family Birthing Center)

• Shift/Schedule: Varied; Per Diem/Casual; 8 hours; rotating weekends

• Weekly Hours: 0 (per diem/casual)

• Pay range: $27.30 to $38.22 per hour

Description

Provides routine and specialized clerical and administrative duties to support a nursing care unit in a Family Birthing Center. Prioritizes information and requests in a timely manner, communicates effectively with staff, physicians, patients, and other personnel, and follows all applicable privacy and safety policies and regulations. May also be responsible for orienting new staff to the department/unit.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized clerical and administrative tasks for the unit

• Prioritize information and requests and manage workload to meet deadlines

• Maintain privacy and safety, including protection of patient PHI

• Communicate with team members, supervisors, patients, and other healthcare personnel

• Interpret data and instructions in multiple formats (written, oral, diagram, schedule)

• Work independently and as part of the team in an environment with interruptions

• Orient new staff to the department/unit (when assigned)

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED

• 2 years of recent relevant experience

• Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, views, and equipment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office and EHR systems, including Epic)

• Ability to interpret data and instructions from provided formats

• Time management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize assignments within standardized policies

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively; sound administrative judgment

• Ability to ensure privacy of protected health information (PHI)

Benefits

None listed