At. St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent healthcare professionals. And we know that our employees deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop. We have a positive, hopeful, and resilient leadership team that is solely focused on taking care of the heart of St. Francis – the people who work here. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for person-centered care and evidence-based practice, and you would like to belong to a hospital family that only the best are invited to join, we invite you to apply today.

Job Summary

• The unit secretary through communication, requisitioning and management of supplies and equipment, coordinates the activities of the nursing staff, the patient, the physician, other hospital departments and visitors. He/she performs general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.

Essential Functions

• Greets patients and visitors. Answers, screens, and routes telephone calls. Calls codes, pages, and overhead announcements as requested
• Enters nursing requests subject to the approval of a licensed nurse. Asks for clarification when necessary
• Assists with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges. Assembles and maintains patient records and charts
• Performs needed clerical tasks, including copying, filing, and ordering/stocking supplies
• Performs registration tasks for telehealth patients
• Makes reminder and follow up phone calls to surgery patients
• Accomplishes tasks by considering all areas involved no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks and being watchful over a period of time.

FLSA: Non-exempt

EEO:

• 01 Officials and Managers
• 02 Professionals
• 03 Technicians
• 04 Sales Workers
• 05 Administrative Support Workers
• 06 Craft Workers
• 07 Operatives
• 08 Laborers and Helpers
• 09 Service Workers

Minimum Education

• High school diploma or equivalent X Required

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Minimum Work Experience

• One year experience in clerical work preferred

Required Skills

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action