Unit Secretary ICU

Blanchard Valley Hospital - Findlay, OH

Full-time

Findlay, OH

Hospitals

About the position

The Unit Secretary in the ICU plays a crucial role in supporting the nursing staff by managing clerical and receptionist duties, ensuring efficient communication, and maintaining the nursing station's physical environment. This position is essential for facilitating patient care and safety under the supervision of the Director of Nursing or Clinical Manager.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and skill of office equipment and order entry systems to enable processing of orders in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
• Processes patient, physician and staff communications in a time-conscience, organized manner to ensure information is relayed to the appropriate personnel.
• Assists with patient care and room preparation as directed by nursing staff or designee to address patient needs and safety.
• Orders and restocks office supplies as needed to provide adequate stock to meet daily unit needs.
• Complies with organizational policies, procedures, and practices to ensure quality job performance and hospital compliance.
• Maintains all department and unit specific competencies.
• Displays Service Excellence as evidenced by practicing the mission, vision, and values of the organization to promote patient satisfaction.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Current BLS CPR certification or obtain within 6 months of hire
• Strong collaboration and organizational skills
• Strong technology, strong typing and computer skills
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served.

Nice-to-haves

• Medical terminology/medical or healthcare setting experience
• Secretary, receptionist, registration and/or customer service experience