Unit Secretary
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on948, Spencer Street, Makiki Kai, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, 96822, United States
About the Role
This position serves as the administrative backbone of the unit, coordinating clerical support functions to ensure the delivery of effective and efficient patient care. The role exists to facilitate smooth operations within the department, ensuring that all duties are performed in strict accordance with established policies and procedures of the medical center.
Working Environment
The role is performed in a setting that is not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions. However, depending on the specific area of assignment, the position may involve exposure to body fluids from specimens. In assignments such as Behavioral Health, Queen Emma Clinics, and the Outpatient Center, staff may encounter hostile, disruptive, or inappropriate patient behavior.
Physical Demands
The position requires the ability to see, hear, speak, and use finger dexterity. Essential duties include lifting and carrying weights up to 15 pounds. Depending on the assignment, the role involves continuous or frequent standing, sitting, walking, stooping, bending, and reaching at various levels (above, at, and below shoulder level). The role also requires operating computers, telephones, pneumatic tube systems, and various office equipment.
Equal Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, disability, or veteran status.
Work location
Work model: On-site
948, Spencer Street, Makiki Kai, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, 96822, United States
Honolulu, Hawaii
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleCoordinate administrative and clerical support functions to facilitate patient care delivery
- check_circleCommunicate effectively with patients and staff both orally and in writing
- check_circleManage basic word processing and spreadsheet applications for administrative tasks
- check_circleOperate computer systems, telephones, pneumatic tube systems, and various office equipment
- check_circlePerform duties in accordance with unit, department, and medical center policies and procedures
Requirements
- verifiedHigh school diploma or equivalent
- verifiedSix (6) months experience as a ward clerk, unit secretary or comparable health care position
- verifiedNursing student having completed a semester of clinical fundamentals
- verifiedAbility to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing
- verifiedKnowledge and ability to operate a computer
- verifiedKnowledge and ability in basic word processing and spreadsheet applications (i.e., Word and Excel) preferred
- verifiedKnowledge of medical terminology preferred
Nice to Have
Knowledge and ability in basic word processing and spreadsheet applications (i.e., Word and Excel). Knowledge of medical terminology.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Word, Excel, Medical Terminology.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Frequently asked questions about Unit Secretary at The Queen's Health Systems
What does a Unit Secretary at The Queen's Health Systems do?expand_more
In this Unit Secretary at The Queen's Health Systems role, you will coordinate administrative and clerical support functions to facilitate patient care delivery; communicate effectively with patients and staff both orally and in writing; manage basic word processing and spreadsheet applications for administrative tasks; and operate computer systems, telephones, pneumatic tube systems, and various office equipment.
What are the requirements for this Unit Secretary role?expand_more
The Queen's Health Systems is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: High school diploma or equivalent; Six (6) months experience as a ward clerk, unit secretary or comparable health care position; Nursing student having completed a semester of clinical fundamentals; Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing; Knowledge and ability to operate a computer; and Knowledge and ability in basic word processing and spreadsheet applications (i.e., Word and Excel) preferred.
Where is the Unit Secretary role at The Queen's Health Systems located?expand_more
Unit Secretary at The Queen's Health Systems is based in 948, Spencer Street, Makiki Kai, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, 96822, United States. This is a on-site role.
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The Queen's Health Systems has listed this Unit Secretary role as on-site.
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Candidates for Unit Secretary at The Queen's Health Systems should have entry level.
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Key skills for Unit Secretary at The Queen's Health Systems include Word; Excel; and Medical Terminology.
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Educational requirements for this role: High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Unit Secretary at The Queen's Health Systems is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.