Unit Secretary - 5 East

JOB REQUIREMENTS Education Skills and proficiency in oral and written grammar, spelling, punctuation, and basic mathematics as acquired through official completion of high school or its equivalent. Must show proficiency in medical terminology or complete course within 6 months or employment.

Experience Knowledge of job content and requirements as acquired by on-the-job training and knowledge of hospital and departmental policies and procedures as acquired through 4-week orientation and preceptorship. Physical Normal hospital environment. Continuous exposure to biological hazards.

Frequent exposure to fumes and odors. Close eye work; hearing of normal and soft tones; distinguish smells; distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.

Lifting up to 50lbs. Carrying up to 40lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 250lbs.

This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for the transcription of physicians# orders under the supervision of the licensed nurse, performance of clerical and non-nursing duties, and acts as information coordinator for a nursing unit. Incumbents are subject to overtime and call back as required by the hospital.

• JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education

• Skills and proficiency in oral and written grammar, spelling, punctuation, and basic mathematics as acquired through official completion of high school or its equivalent. Must show proficiency in medical terminology or complete course within 6 months or employment.

• Experience

• Knowledge of job content and requirements as acquired by on-the-job training and knowledge of hospital and departmental policies and procedures as acquired through 4-week orientation and preceptorship.

• Physical

• Normal hospital environment. Continuous exposure to biological hazards.
  
  Frequent exposure to fumes and odors. Close eye work; hearing of normal and soft tones; distinguish smells; distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
  
  Lifting up to 50lbs. Carrying up to 40lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 250lbs.

• This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

• JOB SUMMARY

• Responsible for the transcription of physicians' orders under the supervision of the licensed nurse, performance of clerical and non-nursing duties, and acts as information coordinator for a nursing unit. Incumbents are subject to overtime and call back as required by the hospital.