Unit Secretary Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for primary and consultative in-patient medical care on patients admitted to Medicine, Surgery and the Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit with appropriate sub-specialty consultation.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to gather and exchange information with physicians, residents, visitors and medical center staff in a courteous and effective manner
• Utilizes minimal stimulation when interacting with others
• Serves as a liaison within and outside the area with both internal and external customers
• Successfully completed CPR (valid CPR card) preferred
• Certification as a “Certified Nursing Assistant” preferred
• Understand written and oral instructions pertaining to scheduling and physician requests
• High School education or comparable knowledge
• Current BLS if permanently working in patient care

Please consider me for the unit secretary opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for scientific and medical leadership by thoroughly understanding vaccinology/immunology and serving as a key scientific and medical resource.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Oversee the front desk operations, communicate in a compassionate and professional matter with all patients, families, visitors and incorporate the mission and core values into daily practice
• Prioritize work and provides prompt and efficient service
• Perform clerical duties, Understand and is able to coordinate the process for downtime slips
• Maintain confidentiality of all information related to patients, medical staff, and employees as appropriate to other information
• Electronically document information in an accurate and timely manner
• Follow defined process to ensure paper medical records are routed correctly to HIM to be scanned into the electronic medical record
• Maintain and operate multiple telecommunications systems
• File information, answer the telephone, take messages, and direct calls and answers nurse call system

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

Previously, I was responsible for ongoing medical expertise and medical oversight of clinical trials, and serving as a lead medical monitor, partnering with external and internal stakeholders.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Previous experience as a unit-based or medical office secretary, preferred
• Read, Write, Comprehend, and Speak fluent English
• Previous experience as a secretary in a hospital care setting is desirable
• The Unit Secretary will appropriately communicate with physicians, co-workers, volunteers, other hospital departments, and patient family members
• The Unit Secretary will increase knowledge and skills related to patient care by attending workshops, formal classes, seminars and in services
• Prefer at least 6 month experience as a unit secretary but will consider new graduates
• Satisfactory completion of basic CPR course (Heart Saver level)
• Continued Learning

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for preparation, and facilitate adaptive coping strategies for patients and families for medical procedures and other health care experiences.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Participates in Collaborative Councils
• Enters CPOE orders into computer
• Answer call lights and respond or report to nurse or PCT
• Previous Unit Secretary experience is strongly preferred
• Current BLS Certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS Certification from the Americna Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Serve as liaison/unit representative
• Escort patients upon admission, transfer or discharge as needed

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

Previously, I was responsible for care to young, middle and older adults with psychiatric and medical diagnoses on the 25-bed locked inpatient unit.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Receives incoming calls and visitors at the facility, making sure that they are greeted in a professional manner, and that their first impression of the facility is positive
• Takes legible, accurate and complete messages in own handwriting or on a computer for staff to ensure that return calls can be made
• Maintains calendars and schedules appointments as needed
• Handles matters of a routine nature, such as composing replies to correspondence, following up on pending issues and preparing summary information for supervisor’s review
• Organizes workflow so that the unit operates efficiently
• Organizes and maintains files, correspondence, records and confidential information
• Maintains accurate and thorough records and submits them to the administrative office to comply with organization, contract, and other legal compliance issues
• May carry out special projects and assignments as requested