Unit Secretary - Med Surg

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., who under 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 IberiaMedicalCenter
• 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