Unit Secretary, Operating Room, Full Time, Flexible

Position Summary:

Responsible for performing general secretarial and clerical duties, assists nurses in basic patient care needs such as, but not limited to, passing out meal trays & water, answering call bells, activities of daily living, preparing the patient room prior to patient arrival, take specimens to the lab, patient & family rounding, and other duties as assigned by the direction of the unit nurse manager/assistant nurse manager/charge nurse.

This position is responsible to order and stock supplies through the IMMS system and office supply vendors, inventory/cycle count, maintaining PAR monitoring items for expiration. Oversees the orderliness of the nurses’ desk areas and orders forms and other clerical supplies.

Position Qualification: (Training, Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities)

• Completion of an approved program for unit secretaries, or equivalent experience preferred
• Prior Secretary Tech/CNA experience preferred
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification required.
• Strong computer and typing skills.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, stressful environment.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Certified Nursing Assistant certification required.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association

Communication Skills:

• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally with all levels of the organization