7 Skills to Have as a Hospital Unit Secretary

Working as a hospital unit secretary requires a vast array of skills. 

1. Being organized and detail-oriented is essential for staff to manage day-to-day affairs in the healthcare setting. 
2. Communication is necessary, as hospital unit secretaries must be able to effectively interact with patients, family members, and other staff members. 
3. Furthermore, a good knowledge of medical terminology and procedures is required for accuracy in documentation, reports, correspondence, and other forms of communication. 
4. Additionally, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment is critical for responding promptly to patient needs.
5. Computer literacy is also key for entering patient data into electronic medical records. 
6. Lastly, problem solving skills are necessary for finding solutions when conflicts arise. 

Possessing these and more qualities will help someone succeed as a hospital unit secretary.

The 3 Hardest Things to Learn as a Health Unit Coordinator (Video)

On my YouTube channel, I was asked what is the hardest thing to learn as a Health Unit Coordinator. I replied with three answers.  

1. Learning medical terminology. 
2. Learning how to multi-task. 
3. Learning how to deal with all of the personalities that are in a hospital.  

I explain this in the video above. 

I also explain in-depth that and more in my two books Steps to Becoming a Medical Secretary and Steps to Becoming a Health Unit Coordinator.