Unit Secretary IP Ortho/Full-Time
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: January 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Description POSITION SUMMARY: Serves as communication center for
nursing unit. Responsible for the completion of work in all areas
of business pertaining to the functioning and operation of the
nursing unit. This includes facilitating communication for the
unit, processing of patient medical records, transcribing of
physician orders, data entry and retrieval via utilization of
various hospital information systems, completion of the
departmental reports and log books, organization of the unit work
area and support to the operations of patient care services, and
maintaining stock level of routine supplies. Requirements MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent,
required. Unit secretary, medical terminology and computer
experience preferred. CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: BLS certification
strongly encouraged. SKILLS: Excellent communication (verbal,
written, listening) skills. Excellent phone etiquette and
multi-line telephone skills. Basic computer, typing and data entry
skills.Good organization and time management skills. Detail
oriented and capability of performing multiple tasks
simultaneously. Ability to read, speak, and write English fluently.
Basic Experience operating facsimile and duplicating equipment
preferred. EXPERIENCE: One year in a clerical role. NATURE OF
SUPERVISION: -Responsible to: Manager, Nursing Unit ENVIRONMENT: -
Bloodborne pathogens B May work irregular hours. Multiple
simultaneous activities around maintenance of desk and clerical
duties in nursing unit. Exposure to infectious diseases. May
perform prolonged work at computer station. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to write neatly and legibly and spell correctly. Most
work is done in a sitting position over long periods of time with
hands and arms slightly raised. Regular changes of position from
sitting, standing, walking. Must be able to carry up to 15 lbs. and
transport by wheelchair patients weighing 200 lbs. Must be able to
listen to multiple conversations around working area while
performing other tasks. Utilizes available tools to prevent worker
injuries.
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