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VCU Medical Center Acute Care Medicine Unit North HospitalVCU Medical Center in downtown Richmond is the health hub of an amazing community. As the only academic medical center in the region, we offer access to the most advanced treatments and technologies in the area. Our physicians, nurses, and staff are committed to providing exceptional care. We are the only comprehensive Level I trauma center in Virginia verified in adult, pediatric, and burn trauma care. From our very first years to our most recent advancements, we are driven to learn more, dig deeper, teach passionately and never rest. We are inventing better care, one discovery at a time. Acute Care Medicine Unit North Hospital, 1st and 2nd Floors is a 31 private bed unit caring for general and progressive levels of care with a subspecialty of caring for adults with cystic fibrosis. We are an AACN Gold Beacon Award recipient - consecutive winner.Our Medicine Units:Practice evidence-based care for patients with complex medical and surgical diagnosesServe patients through the continuum of careProvide 24-hour accessibility to hospitalists and teaching physician servicesOffer access to multiple Watson rooms, a unique space for team members to practice mindfulnessCreate a supportive and nurturing environment for experienced and new graduate nurses with an emphasis on work-life balancePromote nursing autonomy, professional development and advancementDeliver exceptional care through interprofessional collaborationThe Unit Secretary performs a variety of clerical tasks involved in preparing, maintaining and processing patient and unit activities, data and records.Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/ALicensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/AExperience REQUIRED: N/AExperience PREFERRED:Previous experience setting up and maintaining office system (organizational skills)Previous experience with medical insurance, MIS, and medical terminologyPrevious experience in a health care settingPrevious experience with Microsoft Office softwarePrevious experience with use of EMREducation/training REQUIRED:High School Diploma or GEDEducation/training PREFERRED:Completion of a Medical Terminology courseIndependent action(s) required:Able to perform daily activities with minimal supervision. Self directed in the accomplishment of routine activities.Issues that involve violation of VCUHS policy or procedure that involve conflicts of a sensitive nature, or that would be considered unusual in nature are to be brought to the attention of the Nurse Manager (or designee) promptly as would be warranted by the immediacy of the issue.Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/AAdditional position requirements:Unit Secretaries work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with specific Nurse Manager.Schedules including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing requirements or the best interest of the work unit.Age Specific groups served: N/APhysical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):Physical - Lifting up to 50 lbs.Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Repetitive motionMental/Sensory:Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinkingEmotional:Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent changeCompensation Range$15.69 - $23.53Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.NightsEEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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richmond, VA, 23220, US
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