Unit Secretary - Acute Care
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC, US
Summary
The Unit Secretary manages incoming and outgoing communications and performs essential clerical duties for the clinical unit. They are responsible for processing physician orders, maintaining unit charts, and overseeing supplies and equipment.
Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Unit Secretary reports to the Nurse Manager. Under indirect supervision, the Unit Secretary handles all incoming and outgoing communications and is responsible for accurately performing all clerical duties for the clinical unit. This position processes physicians' orders, maintains unit charts, records, supplies and equipment. This role is the direct line of communication between the patient care unit and support services. The Unit Secretary also assists in orienting and training new personnel.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
PRN
Cost Center
CC000238 CHS - ACU (Acute Care) 8 (SJCH)
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-20
Scheduled Weekly Hours
8
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Description
The Unit Secretary reports to the Nurse Manager. Under indirect supervision, the Unit Secretary handles all incoming and outgoing communications and is responsible for accurately performing all clerical duties for the clinical unit. This position processes physicians' orders, maintains unit charts, records, supplies and equipment. This role is the direct line of communication between the patient care unit and support services. The Unit Secretary also assists in orienting and training new personnel.
Additional Job Description
A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Basic keyboarding skills required; medical terminology preferred. Applicant must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain a Current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
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As the health care system of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health is dedicated to delivering the highest quality and safest patient care while educating and training generations of outstanding health care providers and leaders to serve the people of South Carolina and beyond.
In 2025, for the 11th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report named MUSC Health the No. 1 hospital in South Carolina. To learn more about clinical patient services, visit muschealth.org.
Founded
1824
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Government Agency
Headquarters
Charleston, South Carolina
As the health care system of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health is dedicated to delivering the highest quality and safest patient care while educating and training generations of outstanding health care providers and leaders to serve the people of South Carolina and beyond.
In 2025, for the 11th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report named MUSC Health the No. 1 hospital in South Carolina. To learn more about clinical patient services, visit muschealth.org.
Founded
1824
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Government Agency
Headquarters
Charleston, South Carolina