Unit Secretary, Full Time, Day

Job Posting

Work Schedule

Mon - Fri (0530am-1400pm)

Shift

Full-Time, Day

Principal Duties

1. Received admission paperwork and prepares chart.

2. Coordinates schedule with OR-updates and notifies patient arrivals and delays.

3. Phones physicians' offices/laboratories to ensure that the required test results are obtained prior to date of surgery.

4. Documents on master schedule patient arrival, cancellation reasons, time changes, add-ons, and other necessary information.

5. Documents on afternoon schedule presence of all patient charts for the next day.

6. Maintains security of confidential patient and department information by protecting medical records and the computer system from public access.

7. Keeps work area clean and organized. Orders and maintains adequate office/paper supplies.

8. Reports system malfunctions or problems to MIS. Implements downtime procedures, when necessary.

9. Accesses ORSOS to print schedules and look up surgery dates, as needed, for self and other staff.

Performs additional duties as assigned by Department Manager or Charge Nurse.

Position Requirements

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Required: N/A.

Preferred:

Education/Knowledge

Attained Level: Entry level (Highschool Diploma or equivalent)

Preferred:

Completed Course Work/Program:

Applicable Experience

Experience (years): Required: 1 - 3 years Preferred:

Experience (describe required & preferred): Minimum of one year business or secretarial school training or equivalent. Must be able to type 45 WPM.

Technical/Clinical Skills

Microsoft Office Suite Skill Level: Word: Basic Excel: Basic PowerPoint: Not applicable Access: Basic

Working knowledge of ICD-9 (Medical Coding)

Basic knowledge and working experience with Medical Terminology

Standard Office Equipment:

Medical Equipment:

Other:

Benefits

Compensation: Pay Range: $18.37 - $29.90