Unit Secretary - Med Surg Night

Iberia Medical Center

(IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our

vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and

employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many

diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and

grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors.

IMC is currently hiring a Unit Secretary - Med Surg. 7PM- 7AM who u nder

the general supervision of the Unit Director and with the authority of the

Chief Nursing Officer, the unit secretary interacts with the patients and other

staff to ensure that the unit runs efficiently.

The unit secretary is responsible for ordering supplies, answering

telephones, communicating pertinent information to other departments, entering

orders in the computer system, placing labs on charts, etc. generally taking

orders off in an efficient and timely manner.

EDUCATION

High School diploma.

TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

Previous experience preferred, but not required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic

computer skills Ability

to maintain good working relationship with coworkers Good

communication skills Good

customer service skills

PRINCIPLE TASKS/DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates

respect for patients and families. Maintains

and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care Identifies

patient and family education needs and in collaboration with other disciplines

initiates education needs according to the age of the patient. Participates

in departmental and hospital improvement plan Functions

as a positive role model for peers and promotes a professional image of Iberia Medical

Center Maintains

confidentiality, security, and integrity of patient and organizational data Consistently

lives by the Iberia Medical Center Standards of Performance Adheres

to the Patient Safety Goals Adheres

to hospital policies and procedures

Employment Type:

FULL_TIME