Unit Secretary

About This Role

Serve as a Unit Secretary at Methodist Hospital Metropolitan, providing secretarial, receptionist, and clerical support, ensuring high-quality, efficient patient care in accordance with Methodist Excellence standards.

Responsibilities

• Assume primary responsibility for unit secretarial, receptionist, and clerical support
• Apply skills in critical thinking, judgment, and organizational unity to perform various tasks
• Demonstrate knowledge of office equipment, interdepartmental functions, and effective communication
• Accurately transcribe physician’s orders and demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology
• Complete assignments independently and contribute to teamwork using problem-solving skills
• Schedule, request, or communicate patient information accurately while adhering to privacy policies
• Demonstrate knowledge and operation of unit equipment and software applications
• Assist nursing staff with delegated tasks to support the patient experience
• Greet and assist visitors, answer inquiries, and direct them to appropriate persons
• Answer a multi-line telephone system and respond to requests efficiently and professionally

Requirements

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to accurately transcribe physician's orders
• Proficient in office equipment operation and software applications
• Effective communication skills
• Strong critical thinking and judgment skills

Qualifications

• No experience required, 1 year secretarial experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Nice to Have

• 1 year secretarial experience in a healthcare setting

Benefits