St. Charles Health System

St. Charles Health System

Unit Secretary Intensive Care Unit

Bend, OR · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$23k-$29kDetected 22 days ago
Customer SupportEHR/EMRPatient CareCommunicationOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • The Unit Secretary helps to facilitate functions of the department, by performing clerical duties related to patient care and department flow.
  • include administrative duties within the department.
  • Acts as the department facilitator; communicates with the general public and various hospital departments, physicians and nursing personnel.

Requirements

  • Never (0%): Climbing ladder/ step-stool, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, ability to hear whispered speech level.
  • Performs other general administrative duties as required (e.g., emails, filing, ordering supplies, etc.).

Nice to have

  • Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

Skills

  • Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent SCHS.
  • Strong team working and collaborative skills
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to multi-task and work independently
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
  • Demonstrated ability and experience in computer applications, use of electronic medical record keeping systems and MS Office.
  • Continually (75% or more): Use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.
  • Frequently (50%): Sitting, standing, walking, lifting 1-10 pounds, keyboard operation.
  • Occasionally (25%): Bending, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, carrying/ pushing or pulling 1-10 pounds, grasping/squeezing.
  • Rarely (10%): Stooping /kneeling/crouching, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling 11-15 pounds, operation of a motor vehicle.

Compensation

  • $22.61 - $28.94
  • TITLE: Unit Secretary
  • REPORTS TO POSITION: Department Manager/Supervisor
  • DATE LAST REVIEWED: January 12, 2017
  • OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

Benefits

  • In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value
  • Charles Health System.
  • These departments include but are not limited to Med/Surg, Medical, Surgical, Ortho/Neuro, Pediatrics, Inpatient Rehab, Intermediate Care Unit, Intensive Care Units, Procedural departments and floats.

Company info

  • OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork
  • DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY: The Unit Secretary work on various units throughout St.
  • These departments provide 24/7 specialized care to patients throughout their hospitalization and discharge.
  • POSITION OVERVIEW: The Unit Secretary helps to facilitate functions of the department, by performing clerical duties related to patient care and department flow.
  • This position does not directly supervise any other caregivers.
  • Serves as department receptionist, receiving and transmitting messages (personal, telephone, computer) or inquiries to the appropriate destination.
  • Responsible for (or assists with) data input using EMR, staffing and charge capture systems, electronic bedboard, charge entry and charge reconciliation.
  • Performs stocking of the nurse servers in patient rooms and specialty carts or areas on a routine basis.
  • Assists in maintenance of equipment as needed.
  • Orders departmental non-medical supplies as needed.
  • Assists with maintenance of scheduling and various operational processes as directed by Supervisor/Manager.
  • Setup/cancel patient appointments as directed.
  • Transport patients, blood, specimens and other items as needed.
  • Answer call lights as needed.
  • Demonstrates awareness of and supports St.
  • Charles Health System's departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
  • Participates in activities that promote professional growth and development of self and others.
  • Communicates (both written and orally) effectively and maintains professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.
  • Identifies work-related problems with possible solutions and implements solution(s) (within scope of practice), when appropriate.
  • Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver.
  • Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focus attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.
  • Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
  • Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
  • Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.

This listing is sourced directly from St. Charles Health System's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.