Unit Clerk/Pca Medical/Surgical 3Pm-11:30Pm

Unit Clerk/PCA Medical/Surgical 3pm-11:30pm

Singing River Health System Hospital

• Pascagoula | Full-Time | 3 P.M.

• 8 Hour Shifts |

2809 Denny Ave

Pascagoula, Mississippi, 39581

United States

Position Overview

Unit Clerk Secretary functions as a member of the nursing unit team by performing routine clerical and receptionist duties as designated. Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.

The Patient Care Associate provides basic nursing care (i.e. personal and restorative care) to patients according to predefined guidelines, a plan of care established by a Registered Nurse, and under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. The plan of care will utilize the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control as well as the Singing River Health System Departments of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment, and Services.

The Patient Care Associate must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. He/She must demonstrate the ability to record observations and activities, to follow oral and written directions/instructions, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. He/She must demonstrate a willingness and ability to utilize the computer in recording and retrieving data to meet essential job requirements.

DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent. Successful completion of medical terminology course is preferred.

License:

N/A

Certifications:

N/A

Experience:

Experience as Unit Clerk Secretary preferred.

Reports to:

Patient Care Manager

Supervises:

None

Physical Demands:

Stands, turns, bends, stoops, lifts, climbs, and uses many physical motions in performing day-to- day activities. Must be able to do a great deal of walking without experiencing undue fatigue. May be exposed to communicable disease or radiation.

Mental Demands:

Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone.

Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels.Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations

Special Demands:

Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.