Description

The Unit Secretary works cooperatively with all members of the health care team in performing clerical and receptionist duties and assists clinical personnel with nonclinical duties.
Core Competencies
Acts as a resource for patients and family/visitors
Addresses administrative needs in a respectful and caring manner
Adheres to infection prevention
Adheres to policies and procedures, to ensure safe and optimal care
Assists in providing patient comfort and safety
Communicates effectively with the patient, family, and medical staff during the continuum of care
Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals
Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals
Identifies common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process
Maintains cooperative working relationships with members of the hospital team
Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model
Participates in organizational activities
Reports matters requiring Nursing intervention immediately
Supports patient care within scope of a practice as directed by other members of the healthcare team
Utilizes resources in an economical manner
Department Specific Competencies
Oversees and coordinates NST, Induction, and surgery case scheduling on a daily basis to proactively optimize OR room time, productivity and resource utilization.
Education
Degree	Program
High School Diploma/GED or Higher Education	General Studies
Additional Information
Experience
Number of Years Experience	Type of Experience
2	Scheduling experience
Additional Information
N/A
License / Certification Requirements
BCLS or ACLS Certification from the Amercian Heart Association Current CNA License Compensation Range:  $25.00 - $32.95