Day in the Life of a Hospital Unit Secretary
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ม.ค. 2020
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This is a great way to get your foot in the door if your looking to get hired in the hospital besides other things!
I help people find jobs/figure out what they want to do and I was looking for a video on this to show someone. This was super helpful. thank you!
Thank you so much for watching!Im glad I could help! ❤️
Katie Wooten I need help with finding a acredited school online for the medical Administration Assistant with an extenrship. Please be email me DayanaRuiz82296@outlook.com
Hey Katie how can I get in contact with you
do you help HS students as well?
Hi katie i did msc nursing just came to Canada. Do u help in finding suitable job
Thank you for your service!!
I’m excited! I’m in healthcare for school right now as HUC and it’s awesome how many different clinics and stuff you can work at!
This was very fun to watch and informative, because I thought HUC sat at the nursing station or their desk the entire time, and not knowing all the background work behind their roles (:
Awesome keep Aiming never look back miss wishing you all the best for you....💯💯🤚
Thank u... u actually showed what u actually do awesome. Hopefully I get the job
I love videos like this! I'm going to school for radiologic technology, but I'm looking for a job in a hospital before I start my program. It's really helpful seeing someone on the job for me!
Thanks for sharing! I never knew what a Unit Security did.
thank you so much i start my job as a PCT newbie on the 28th and this video just allowed me to picture myself in this very spot thank you really informative and inspiring
I’ve seen a couple posting lately for this job and searched TH-cam to see what this job entails. I’m in pre-nursing right now and thought this might make a great job entry job in till than. Glad you posted this video !! ❤️
My Dad is an Airforce Man Thank you for your Service 🙂 You are Awesome at what you do at your job 👌
I love this video, thank you for informing me with so much information!!Can you do an updated video of how it is with COVID-19?thanks!!
I just got hired today as a Unit Secretary/Nurse Support Tech at a 70 bed Orthopedic hospital in the float pool. I start next month.Your videos are very informative, thanks alot.
Congratulations!👏🏾❤️
How are you liking it so far?
Seeing that sunrise must be feel like heaven💯💯😂😂
Yoo thank you Charli! Just going to have my assistant medical secretary interview tomorrow, your video really helped! Thank you
You remind me so much of the actress Skai Jackson. Great vid! Thanks for sharing!
Loved your video! I’m looking to maybe become a Unit Secretary after my maternity leave ends. I just noticed you’re at flight attendant training. I’m currently a flight attendant at a regional airline!! Good luck, it’s an amazing career. I just can’t continue because it will be too hard with my 3 kids.
Thank you for sharing! How long did it take for you to get the hang of being a unit Secretary? What are some tips on certain mistakes to avoid?
U GO GIRL!!!! INTVW TODAY FOR U.S. POSITION!!!! WISH ME LUCK! ALREADY VOLUNTEERED AS THE AIDE 11/2 YRS. GOTTA PREP NOW. THANX!!!!
Shawna Millward Congratulations on getting the interview! Keep me updated! ✨💕
I’m so glad i found your channel because I’m in the Air Force too! 😩 I’m AD but looking into starting school & I dont know where to start or how to balance my schedule with any courses (or hands on training I should say) that may come up with getting my degree.
Tierra Ellis Active duty👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Thank you for your service ma’am! I would definitely go check out your education and training squadron. I’m talking to them soon to get more info so I can make a video about college in the military. My experience is so different being in the reserves. So proud of you for being active duty and trying to further your education!❤️
Charli I appreciate it & thank you for your service as well ma’am! I was planning on going to them but the unexpected happened with this virus! I dont want to wait but it’s better late than never. I’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for that video & any other future videos! Thank you for your response!!
Thx for helping me find out more about this career!! (Also, you look so beautiful gurl!!!)
Thank you!
Hello Charli. Thank-U for the Daily Tour. Glad you were taken care and feeling better. I Pray you are coping and doing well with all this COVID-19 at your hospital( you are as well our Hero) Thank-You for what your are doing daily. I also applied for an UC position today. Hope I get it. It's something I always wanted to do. I've work at a medical environment for Manyyyyy years and know the field pretty well.... but not as a UC. I started looking here on YT and VOILA! there was your video. Appreciate you sharing and taking the time. ~Virtual Hugs & Be safe~ Thank-U TFS XOXOXO
Thank you so much for all the kind words! I actually got floated to work in the MICU(Covid unit) I hope you get the job as a unit clerk !❤️
Thank you for showing the anxiety while sitting in the car lol I work 5 on 7 off when I come back its almost like first day again lol
Love this video!
The way you responded to tea is exactly what I do 😂😂😂😂
Thank you for sharing your work day!!!!
You are so welcome!
I never started yet I got hired Last week I am Waiting for my training .Thanks for your help
I’m taking my health unit coordinator class online next month hopefully I can get a job in the hospital once I’ve completed the online schooling program! I’m so excited!
I've been looking for a unit clerk course myself. May I ask where online are you taking it from?
Your eye makeup looks pretty!!
great video!
I found this to prepare for an interview as an ER Unit Secretary! This was super helpful!
Did you get the job?
@@blackcats9829 I didn’t get that one but I work as a Unit Sec in Maternal Child and the NICU rn!
Same girl same
Do you go to school for this or how you get started am interested
I do the same thing just started. Very good video!
Have been working as a Unit sec/ward clerk for 5 months now. It is an amazing role and interesting. I work in the ICU, 5 days a week and somedays I don't have time for lunch. The pharmacy, Lab runs, calls and Inventory control all in one. The ICU is always busy and I'm loving it despite the workload. Will make a video soon.
Please make a video, I am starting on Monday I am only 20 I have no experience I am just a second year nursing student and I am so terrified and I feel under qualified
@@ebonyn9161 You don't need to be. I got the role without any nursing background. My previous work was in retail pharmacy. It's my first time working in a hospital.
Just open your mind and learn. It's a nice job, especially if you are working with cool people.
@@kindpaThy thank you so much that helps a lot!!
Thank you !!!
Thank you for your video. I wanted to look at other people's experience in these jobs, I found you through someone else that I looked at, and you are connected to the AirForce, A close family member of mine is a retired AirForce. I like your video. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
really cool video gives me an idea for my next one, I am a unit clerk myself.
I'm a CNA and I'm looking into becoming a unit clerk. I applied for a job at novant (they didn't require secretary experience) but I haven't heard anything back. I'm just burnt out from being a CNA. Thanks for answering that question about being a fast typist. I'm pretty slow and that was my main concern.
I’m the same way! I’ve been working as a hospital PCT for about a year now. I’m exhausted and looking to do more clerical work while getting through nursing school
@Our Noisey Crew what is the pay 💴 like for the U S position.
@Our Noisey Crew ok thank you.
This was a pretty good video. It gave viewers a good idea as to what a day in the life of a unit clerk is.
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing
Great video👍🏾
First I had to do a double take cause I am a unit sec in Virginia and I wear purple too I thought you worked with my my hospital system.
Looks like you do 12hr shifts we only do 8 hour days 7 days a week between the 2 ft 1 or and 1 labor pool
My hospital is small but I still go all over the hospital getting my steps in.
Great video
Ps. How many breaks lunches do u get ? Our 12hr nurses only get 1/2 lunch and that's it
Thank you for this video Charli🖤🖤 I was hired on as a US... I start on September 14th.. 🙏🏾🙏🏾 I’m super excited but nervous asff😭😭 Your video was really helpful!!😘😘😘
Thank you so much, I’m glad I could help! CONGRATULATIONS!🖤
I just applied for a Unit Secretary night shift position and I hope I get it. Thank you for sharing.
At my hospital as a US you have to watch 28 patients on heart monitors can watch up to 9 fall risk/ seizure precaution patients on camera , call consults & answer the phone its so stressful , you’re basically stuck at the desk the whole time unless on lunch .
Wow,yea that sounds super stressful
Yup that’s me! Exactly!
Yes I Gotta Interview Thur For HUC ..
This video made me feel much better, I recently just got hired for US burn/trauma department..i’m very excited but also nervous
Congrats and Good luck !
You’re so adorable. I’ve never knew anyone with social anxiety before. It just makes me think…you hear about the disorder, but would never think I’d ever met an afflicted person before. You’re awesome :)
Unit secretary ❤
omg I'm here thinking that job would give me anxiety then she gets chest pains like yeah I felt that toy core
Thank u for this
I work in a hospital in radiology (front desk as a Patient Access Rep) but just got hired to be a united secretary on our CVICU floor. I work at a childrens hospital. I'm super excited yet nervous to be starting. I am supposed to start April 20 or May 4th (just depends due to the COVID). But I'll update you on how it goes. thank you for this video it was really helpful!
Pooderella what an awesome job! Thank you so much for watching. That’s one of my goals for 2020 is to get hired by children’s! Make sure to update me ! ❤️
What’s really the difference between patient access rep and unit secretary? Which one has more patient contact?
@@CharliEdwards Hey! Back to update. So I'm in week 3 of my new position as a Unit Secretary. Since "Da Rona" has came through, I haven't been able to experience the full affect of how busy we're going to be. But at the same time it worked in my favor because it gave me time to learn the job. We're slowly picking back up, and I'm keeping up! I've learned to order supplies, not 100% comfortable yet - but hey I'm only in week 3. Everything else is pretty easy. Just trying to learn all the faces of the nurses & doctors in our unit. A lot of walking - especially when you want to help out even when you don't necessarily half to. I'm loving it so far! Luckily, I work with a team of great people.
This gives me some hope, I’m a patient representative at a derm office. I’ve been applying to US jobs, but no responses. I’ll keep trying! Hope things are going well for you girl
Chels 078 thank you so much! Everything is going really well. And yes, there's definitely hope! My supervisor from the area I came from was super awesome and he sent them a recommendation letter & I feel that's what helped me get the position honestly. That's why when they say it's not what you know, it's who you know - that's REAL. Because I had no experience for this position but my old boss told them how I was a quick learner & a great team player and would be a great asset to the team.
Thank you so much for this video ! so helpful . I'm looking into Unit associate position in ICU. Is that the same or similar to Unit Secretary?
Is this what you called hospital unit clerk? Can you do a video of the questions in the interview as well?? 😁😁
So I’m an EMT and I applied for a position as an ED Technician but instead they offered me a position of ED Unit clerk and I’m kind of nervous 😬 Thank you so much for your videos❤️
I do have a question! Do you think it’s going to be a lot different with me being in the ED?
You’re lucky I’m just thinking about all the hospital Ice lol
Glad I watched this I thought you just do admin work sitting at the desk. Emails paperwork fax that kind of thing
That’s what most of unit secretaries do.
Good video. You do quite a lot which is cool. And also in the military. This was filmed prior to covid? But I guess you have to sanitize anyway being a hospital. Anyway, keep it up and thank you for your service too 🙂👍
I love your video!!!!☺
Joylene Perez I love the fact that she can eat before starting her day at work. Pre-shift snack😂😋
Thank you! ❤️🥰
Dhabi Nuisance ❤️😂
Wow it’s very interesting 👑🥰coofe it’s good in morning for the brain 😮
it’s terrible to be in Israel 🇮🇱
Hi! I was searching YT for a Unit Clerk video and your channel was one that popped up. Thankyou for sharing this video with us, I recently applied for A UC position and I'm hoping I get it but I've NEVER worked in a hospital before and I have VERY little experience in this area of work so I wanted to get an idea of what I'd be doing during my shift. I feel like I'm going to get in there and be all over the place lol so the thought of actually getting hired excites me but sends my anxiety through the roof at the same time lol.
Halimah J. Update me!
And thank you so much for watching❤️
@@CharliEdwards Hey! I didn't get that particular position but I did get hired as a PCT at that same hospital last week!! I start in June!
Congratulations! Stay safe! ❤️
Am a retired RN,always got along well with the PCTs and Unit Secretaries. My last 19 years were in Trauma ICU, so when things got crazy they always came through for me. Are you assigned to an Intensive Care Unit?
I’m interested in this ❤️
How do you like working nights? Do you get use to it? How many hours of sleep do you get in the day? I have an interview and just curious.🙃
As a PCA I am sooo bothered when dinamaps don’t have the ability to send the vitals automatically to the patients EHR. That means writing all 9-18 set of vitals and entering them manually😂.
How did you pursue this career? would a certificate as a health unit coordinator/monitor tech get you this kind of career?
Girl same! Social anxiety be whuppin my ass. How do you deal with coworkers having social anxiety?
You do a lot. Our floor secretary never left the nurse station
REALLY? Lol I’m putting in extra work? Haha
Hi! i just got hired as an ER unit coordinator secretary and I am nervous. What should I expect… what can i do to kind of prep myself for the position? I am currently the hospital operator, call center, and hospital code line… i just want to know what to expect and how different it is from my current job thank you!!
Hi, Charli. Could you please give me an idea what kind of work is done in ICU as administration officer. This will be my first job in hospital with no experience in this field. I'm so nervous and excited too. Kindly do reply me when you can.
I like the video. You was not always at the desk typing away on reports. I nerd to find a job where I mobile, I took course in the past in basic electronics health records and the cna review plus a have over 10years in customer service experience. Will this be a good job for me.
What type of experience do you have ? Did you have your health unit coordinator certification?
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Is your position the same as medical administration assistant?
How was the interview process as a unit secretary? What are the questions they ask during interview? I’m having an interview in a few days time
Do you need any license or experience to apply as one? I seen some that you just need your high school diploma but I’m scared to apply knowing I’ll probably get rejected 😞
I’m watching this video because i start a unit secretary position on October 11th. I’ve had 3 administrative jobs. Before that I worked at gas stations/delis. I like administrative work but for all the people saying you’re thinking about getting certs or going to school I think that’s unnecessary. You just need common sense & follow directions, & interpersonal skills. They will train you on how they do things at their organization. I didn’t even prep for my interview.
No need to waste money. Also I’m not sure what they pay in other states but this position starts off pretty low. They’re paying me less than my previous jobs smh.
I’m starting a position for unit secretary in the critical care unit , I’m so nervous cause I don’t know what to expect , I’ve never worked in a hospital 😬
Gaelle Kercy Future Nurse thank you , I know working ina hospital is a whole different world ... Lol
Hey girl! How is it going?? I’m sure you are doing great!!
Charli hey , haven’t started yet ... I suppose to start April 6th but hr said the orientation might be cancelled due to the coronavirus, they haven’t decided yet ...
Yas_Nicole88 Thats terrible 😭
Charli ugh im starting the 13th 😩
Let’s talk about how epic Epic is compared or not compared to other EHRs though.
So I consider myself as a introvert... but I’m looking into becoming a US. Do you work alone most of the time? And do you come in alot of contact with patients?
Maya L The only time I really come in contact with patients as a unit secretary is if someone comes up to the nurses station and wants me to go find the nurse for them or if they want coffee or something.
@@CharliEdwards is this job similar to a medical office administration?
@@dayanaruiz6680 that's what I'm currently wondering as well
@@CharliEdwards want coffee? so you get the nurses their coffee?
HI sorry to brother you but is Health Unit Coordinator is Hospital secretary?
Is it physically demanding? Do you have to do heavy lifting (25+) or a lot of constant walking?
I was really active as a unit secretary but there were definitely others that worked a different shift than me that sat at the desk the whole time. You may be asked to help roll a patient but if you are truly working a unit secretary job and not a hybrid unit secretary/PCT position you shouldn’t have to lift much of anything.
How many hours a day do you work ?
Did they train you ?
I start my position next month in the ER department. I’m excited and terrified at the same time! Is it super difficult/stressful?
Me too 😥
Adriana Reyna as a unit secretary or a PCT?US jobs are a lot less stressful. But then again I don’t work ER or days so I’d have a more chill shift. The real thing that’s going to make a difference is how well you get trained. Don’t be nervous and take lots of notes while they are training you. I still have a long list of things to do at certain times just so I know what I should be doing in case I can’t remember. I like to just stick to my routine. Also if you are talking about unit Secretary,you would have a lot more admissions and discharges than I would so you would have to take that in consideration also.
Charli Sorry, as a unit secretary! But thank you for posting this! It makes me feel a little more confident. Definitely going to be taking lots of notes.
@@adrianareyna2588 I am a US in the ER and it can get pretty insane. I think the most difficult part is being in charge for life flights and transfers - and if I mess those up it could cost the hospital a lot of money. Also learning what nurses do and what they want us to do. Some nurses will want to write vital signs or run their own labs while some want the US to do it. It will take some getting used to for sure!
Adriana Reyna Hello,update me! Have you started yet?
I have a interview floor pct but I would love to do US
Goodluck! I’m going to be uploading more PCT/US tips soon! I thought I would like being a tech more because it would help me see my future in Nursing better but being a secretary at night gives me a lot more downtime so I can actually study for nursing school.
Charli I got an interview as a monitor tech but I’m also going do PCT I like to be more active and do nursing school
I am trying to get into the Air Force but I might have to join the army bc my score. Do you have any asvab tips?
Dope LeLe work mostly on the math and word parts ! Those count the most! Also go to grammarhero on youtube and watch his videos
Thanks for helping me out!
What city are you in?
I got offered a night shift position and I don’t have a lot of availability during the day so I’m worried about having to train during the day.
They will more than likely have other people that share the same job description as you that can help you out. Either they could find someone on nights or they could just have you come in whenever you can to speak with whoever works on days. Even if it isn’t for a whole shift.
I'm day 4 as a unit clerk in the telemetry unit, noc shift also and I HATE IT. My training is terrible, the woman who trains me glosses over everything and very vague and expects me to learn and apply at the 1st try because she learns on the 1st try. Nurses are extremely rude and don't like to help the patients. I don't get to do any real bedside care which is what I want to do. I'm probably gonna put in my 2 weeks so I can focus this month on my lvn prerequisites that begin in 2 weeks. I was so excited for my 1st hospital job, but working a noc shift Is killing my mental health because it's really difficult for me to sleep during the day.
Did it get better?
@@MishkaMeshel I quit after I posted this! Lol, I only lasted 4 days. Now I'm at a rehabilitation facility and I absolutely LOVE IT! I'm going on my 3rd month here.
@@mariahsisneros7572 I have an interview for a unit clerk on telemetry floor so you're making me nervous lol my friend works there and loves it. I've been told they got a new computer system that has made everything easier. I'm trying to remind myself if I hate it I can look for a new job. I'm trying to leave my current job which is also in Healthcare..been 11 years....7 years too many 🤣
How is the pay, and the working hours. What study do I need to complete to become a unit secretary?
I don’t mention Pay in my videos because they’re different. I would suggest googling or going on glass door to find out how much it is in your area. Personally I work part time which is two days out of the week 12 hour shifts. I didn’t go to school for this or take any classes. I just applied and got the job.
Charli really I thought you had to go to school for it
Everything in detail you are doing is what I do as A unit secretary.... any chance do you assign staff assignments? Thats the difficult part for me. Nurses want certain patients very frustrating..
Our charge nurse and I would do that together
I realize this was a year ago, but I was curious how or if you're able to build friendships or rapport with coworkers if you can only work a couple days a week, and/or every other week?
Not that I think building friendships with coworkers is essential but I would say 12 hours is plenty of time to get to know someone.
Do you have to be a fast/ perfect typist?
Not at all! Most of the stuff on the computer system that I use is just clicking. Thinking about it I really don’t type at all.
Hey Charlie been watching you for a while also have a question “ what’s it like working as patient care technician?”
Does the same ish as a phlebotomist and CNA basically put together
Did you have to do any schooling/training or be certified to work the unit secretary position?
Maya Sheffield I didn’t,it all depends
I am currently going through the hiring process right now to be one. Medical terminology is a very important class to have or just prior experience. I also have a few years of college, but no degree.
M240 k thanks.
Did you do any specific schooling to become a US. I’m going to take medical administrative assisting courses, I would love to become a US.
No it is on the job training
Really on the job training? I'd love that and I'm a veteran
How do I get training for this position
When u get hire they train you
@@rexluis4832 how would I go about applying?
I’m taking medical office assistant in Calgary Alberta.. I’m scared. How in the world did u get a phone or camera going lol ?
hey girl im in Calgary too! im deciding on hospital clerk program between sait vs bow valley.. did you go to either of those?
Same guys replyyy
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