Unit Secretary

Unit Secretary - Critical Care Unit / Intensive Care (CCU / ICU)

Froedtert South, Inc. Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital Pleasant Prairie, WI Clinical Non-Nursing Regular Part-Time, Nights, 40-80 Req # 92

Position Purpose

Acts as a receptionist and performs general clerical duties in assigned area. Prepares, updates and maintains patient charts. Transcribes physician orders. Assists with processing admissions, transfers and discharge papers for patients. Schedules treatments and tests. Maintains needed supplies.

Minimum Education Required

High School plus specialized training (6 mons-2 yrs)

Minimum Experience Required

Entry Level

Licenses / Certifications Required

Completion of Health Unit Coordinator program is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Proficiency in use of personal computers.

Medical terminology knowledge.

Principal Responsibilities and Essential Duties

Serves as a resource for physicians, staff, patients and visitors regarding hospital activities and policies.

Prepares, updates and maintains patient charts.

Knowledge of how to locate, enter or correct orders or other information in Sunrise.

Ensures that the complete charts are sent to the appropriate areas for transfers and discharges.

Assists in the orientations and training of new staff and student clinical rotations as requested.

Froedtert South is a comprehensive regional healthcare system that has served southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois communities 120 years. Froedtert South provides services primarily through the Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital and several other clinic locations. Froedtert South is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Froedtert South does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.