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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $35,300.00 - $43,200.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Job Description
The hiring establishment for this role is a healthcare facility committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care through a multidisciplinary team approach. This healthcare organization values maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment where patients feel supported and their needs are efficiently met. As a reputable healthcare provider, the facility places a high priority on accuracy, confidentiality, and timely management of patient records to support clinical staff and contribute to smooth operations on medical units.
The Unit Secretary plays a vital role within the patient care team by managing front desk operations and performing essential clerical duties that ensure seamless comm... Show More
The Unit Secretary plays a vital role within the patient care team by managing front desk operations and performing essential clerical duties that ensure seamless comm... Show More
Job Requirements
- BCLS - Basic Life Support obtained within 30 days of hire required
- 0-2 years of receptionist or secretarial training required
- ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive patient information
- proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other office-related software
- basic knowledge of medical terminology
- excellent communication skills
- strong attention to detail
- ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
- dependable with regular attendance
Job Qualifications
- Completion of a Unit Secretary course or Medical Terminology course preferred
- 0-2 years of receptionist or secretarial training required
- basic knowledge of medical terminology
- adept at learning new technologies to perform data entry, manage calendars, and create reports
- proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other office-related software
- ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations
- strong attention to detail and accuracy
- excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- builds strong relationships at the facility with core customer base (nurses, physicians, core team members, etc.) and facility leadership
Job Duties
- Accurately enters orders into the computer system, ensuring minimal shortages
- answers phones, manages patient records, schedules appointments, and ensures accurate documentation in the electronic medical records (EMR) system
- maintains patient charts and ensure labs, consults, and reports are retrieved and distributed promptly
- follows consult procedures accurately, ensuring physicians are notified and patient names are listed correctly
- assists physicians with labs and patient lists
- prioritizes tasks effectively, handling STAT orders and urgent needs immediately (e.g., STAT x-rays, repairs)
- greets and assists patients, coordinates admissions, discharges, and transfers, and facilitates patient requests
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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