Current job title: Unit Secretary
Industry: Hospital
Department: Long Term Acute Care
Years worked in this industry: 1
Years worked in this department: 1
Special training or attributes needed or helpful to
get job in this industry (or specific department): Yes, being
familiar with the medical field.
Number of
managers and/or staff supported: 50
Typical work hours: 3PM - 11PM
Weekends or overtime hours: Yes, every
other weekend and overtime everyday. Yes, do get paid.
General salary range
(Note: This is a general figure or range provided by survey respondent and may
NOT be an exact salary in order to
give survey respondent some privacy. Also you must take into account that
the number of years worked in industry/department may contribute to this
salary as well as criteria such as level of position and person reports
to, required hours and geographical location.): approx. $15,000
Benefits (direct or indirect): Yes,
Medical, Dental, Paid Holidays, Vacation, 401K
Lingo you might hear in this industry:
Padding Charts
A typical day on the job: Really
laid-back.
Positive things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: I enjoy being the organizer of
the organization.
Negative things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: The medical lingo is sometimes
complicated to say or understand. Doctor's handwriting is often difficult
to understand.
Type of workspace/office:
nurses station
Primary responsibilities as an administrative
professional in this position: Admit Patients. Input doctor's
orders into computer. Answer phones and call lights. Greet family and
visitors. Assist nursing staff and doctors.
Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job
applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement: Very
friendly, because you deal with so many people. Fast learner---because
things constantly change it is important that you are able to learn
quickly and understand, Computer savvy---95% of the work is on the
computer.
Office machines or equipment operated regularly:
Computer, Copier, Fax, Multi-Line Phone, Pixus Scanner
Technology (hard) skills used regularly:
Computers
Critical soft skills: Good
communication, because you are dealing with all types and levels of
people. You have to be sensitive to families, but assertive to nursing
staff and doctors.
Pace of this position: Slow, very
laidback.
Geographical region: Southwest U.S.
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