Job Description Summary

The Unit Secretary reports to the Nurse Manager of the Neonatal ICU. The Unit Secretary is accountable for performance of clerical work, receptionist role at the nursing station. Handles incoming and outgoing communications, processes physician’s orders, maintains charts, records, supplies, equipment; orients new personnel; implements new/revised clerical policies and procedures. Accurately performs computer related tasks.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000539 CHS - NICU (Neonatal ICU) 5 (SJCH)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-19

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Job Description

The Unit Secretary reports to the Nurse Manager of the Neonatal ICU. The Unit Secretary is accountable for performance of clerical work, receptionist role at the nursing station. Handles incoming and outgoing communications, processes physician’s orders, maintains charts, records, supplies, equipment; orients new personnel; implements new/revised clerical policies and procedures. Accurately performs computer related tasks.

Requirements (Education, Work Experience, Licensure, Registry &/or Certifications)

High school diploma. Related clerical experience may be substituted for a high school diploma. Typing test not required. Knowledge of medical terminology and data processing preferred. Must have excellent telephone and interpersonal skills. Extensive knowledge of grammatical rules, spelling, language usage and clerical formats. Considerable knowledge of office management policies, practices and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. Ability to deal effectively with the public in disseminating and obtaining information. Ability to collect, compiles, and assembles information in a clear concise manner. Ability to exercise judgment and discretion interpreting and applying policies and procedures. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with staff members and the general public.

Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain a Current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider

Physical Requirements

NOTE: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: 1) Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift; 2) Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift; 3) Infrequent – 0-2 hours per shift

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Frequent)

Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Frequent)

Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent)

Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)

Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)

Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)

Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)

Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)

Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)

Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)

Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)

Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent)

Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)

Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)

Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)

Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)

Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)

Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs. (Infrequent)

Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)

Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)

Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions)

Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)

Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)

Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)

Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)

*Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Frequent) *(Selected Positions)

*Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Frequent) *(Selected Positions

*Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)

Additional Job Description

3–12-hour Night Shifts per week, Holidays and weekends as per unit staffing gridlines.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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