Secretary, Unit Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the secretary, unit opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for patient-centered care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Obtains forms, assembles records, and manage patient record maintenance, transcribes as needed
• Meet/greet patients/families/visitors
• Follows up on general needs of patients and families
• Heavy telephone responsibility
• Orders and maintains appropriate clerical stock and supplies and appropriately utilizes supplies and equipment in a cost effective manner
• Notifies and communicates with MD/RN and other staff when necessary regarding stat and urgent situations
• Previous experience in a hospital setting and experience as a unit secretary preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology and computer proficiency

I would like to submit my application for the secretary, unit opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for principal secretarial support in an office, usually to one individual, and, in some cases, to the subordinate staff of that individual.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Types letters, forms, and compiles reports from rough drafts and corrected copies
• Updates and submits monthly billing ensuring accurate timely submittal in accordance with contractual requirements
• Assists with coordination of resident appointment scheduling and transportation services
• Orders and maintains inventory of office supplies
• Reports unit equipment that is malfunctioning or defective to appropriate personnel
• Maintain a stock of office supplies and orders clinical supplies as requested
• Respond to criticism by effecting an appropriate change in behavior
• Keep abreast of information presented in the Communication Book and Meeting Minutes

I would like to submit my application for the secretary, unit opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for efficient word processing, clerical, photocopying, filing and minute taking duties in respect of the Project.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Basic Computer & Phone Skills
• Completion of medical terminology course or equivalent educ/experince
• Unit Secretary – PHC
• Word Processor, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Average to good keyboard skills
• Unit Secretary experience, medical terminology and CPR certification preferred
• Provides secretarial support to ensure the effective maintenance of confidential patient information
• Performs a variety of clerical activities to support efficient department operations
• Provides prompt, efficient reception support for the unit

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the secretary, unit position.

Previously, I was responsible for administrative and secretarial support to Clinic Director, Clinic Coordinator, faculty (assigned to clinic), and Office Manager for project based assignments.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong command of grammar / written communication
• Displays appropriate telephone etiquette
• Should be familiar with the routines and records of the unit
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification
• Active CNA license
• Experience in a hospital setting or medical office preferred
• Vocational training course such as medical assistant, unit secretary, medical records, billing, or recent related experience in a healthcare setting
• Provides coverage where needed at the request of supervisory staff

I would like to submit my application for the secretary, unit opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for administrative support on the patient-centered care unit including MD's, nursing team, respiratory,lab, Crisis Intervention, Registration staff, and members of the inpatient health care team.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Actively participate in hourly rounding to update patient location on the electronic medical chart
• Report to work as scheduled and on time
• Ensure reading of Emails on a day to day basis
• Complete all Mandatory Health Stream Educational Modules
• Answers the telephone promptly and courteously and maintains free-flowing and accurate communications
• Takes and delivers messages in a timely manner
• Greets and assists patients, families, visitors, co-workers, physicians, and other Hospital personnel
• Assists during emergencies such as crisis on the unit, cardiac arrest, disaster, by thorough knowledge of own role