Washington Regional
Washington Regional Medical Center is our region’s only locally governed, community-owned, not-for-profit healthcare system. Our system includes a 425-bed acute care hospital located in the heart of Fayetteville supported by our clinic system - including primary, specialty and urgent care operations - that span across Northwest Arkansas into Harrison and Eureka Springs. Being heavily supported and invested in our community makes Washington Regional a unique employer, encouraging staff to give back to the community in which we live and work … and give back to each other.

Washington Regional Mission, Vision and Values prove to be a firm foundation and inspiration from which we fulfill our purpose.
Mission: Washington Regional is committed to improving the health of people in communities we serve through compassionate, high quality care, prevention and wellness education.
Vision: To be the leading healthcare system in Northwest Arkansas - the best place to receive care and the best place to give care.
Values: To treat others – patients and their families, visitors, physicians, and each other – as we would want to be treated.

Summary
This position, under close supervision of a licensed nurse, is responsible for assisting staff, patient(s) & community by providing clerical support. Duties include data entry, receptionist, maintenance of department supplies, ambulation and transportation of patients. This position may retrieve and transport select medications and blood products, including transportation of a sealed medication tray for the purpose of crash cart exchange. The unit Secretary will not participate in the administration or distribution of medications directly to patients. This position has some exposure to body fluids and communicable disease. The majority of time is spent sitting with frequent standing and walking of short distances. Occasional lifting of up to 100lbs, and occasional carry of up to 25lbs. A culturally and linguistically diverse patient population is served including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics, with the majority being adults and geriatrics.

Licenses/Certifications Required None

Specific Educational & Skill Competencies Required
Effective communication skills, the ability to follow written and verbal instructions and the ability to operate standard office equipment. Must be competent in multi-tasking skills. Successful completion of high school studies (or GED) and previous office experience are required.