What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Secretary position at AnMed?
Located In The Heart Of Anderson, South Carolina, AnMed Is a Dynamic, Not-for-profit Health System Dedicated To Delivering Exceptional Care With Compassion, Innovation, And Integrity. At AnMed, Our Mission Is Simple Yet Powerful
To provide exceptional and compassionate care to all we serve.
AnMed has been named one of the Best Employers in South Carolina by Forbes, reflecting our commitment to a supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven workplace. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to grow in a new direction, you'll find opportunities to thrive, lead, and make a meaningful impact here.
As a member of the multidisciplinary perioperative team, the unit secretary provides clerical assistance to the perioperative area to ensure effective communication, accurate and efficient scheduling of procedures and department operations.
Duties & Responsibilities
To provide exceptional and compassionate care to all we serve.
AnMed has been named one of the Best Employers in South Carolina by Forbes, reflecting our commitment to a supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven workplace. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to grow in a new direction, you'll find opportunities to thrive, lead, and make a meaningful impact here.
As a member of the multidisciplinary perioperative team, the unit secretary provides clerical assistance to the perioperative area to ensure effective communication, accurate and efficient scheduling of procedures and department operations.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Observe infection control, medical, safety precautions.
- Appropriately use the telephone, paging system and patient communication system.
- Answering the telephone and intercom call, courteously and promptly.
- Responding to questions from families/families and others seeking information.
- Utilizing appropriate customer relations techniques.
- Transferring messages promptly and accurately.
- Maintains open lines of communication at all times as evidenced by:
- Demonstrating an open, approachable manner so that all unit staff feel comfortable.
- Discussing concerns and/or problems as they arise.
- Demonstrating the ability to accept constructive criticism related to behavior and work performance and integrating recommendations into daily work.
- Performs equipment and supply acquisition according to unit procedures.
- This may include ordering dietary items, entering equipment repair requests via software, issuing and/or wearing a portable telephone, checking refrigerator temperature or stocking food items for patients, and a stocking blanket warmer.
- High school diploma or GED equivalency required.
- Post high-school education preferred (i.e. Bachelor's Degree, Associate Degree, and/ or Certification).
- One to two years of office experience preferred.
- Successful completion of AnMed's Unit Secretary course within 6 months of hire date required.
- Medical Insurance & Wellness Offerings.
- Compensation, Retirement & Financial Planning.
- Free Financial Counseling.
- Work-Life Balance & Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Professional Development.
- For more information, please visit: anmed.org/careers/benefits
- Varied benefits packages are available for positions with a 0.6 FTE or higher