Unit Secretary - Emergency Dept 24 hours, Days

This position performs a variety of computer, clerical, and supply functions that support patient flow and the operation of the patient care unit. Job Details Hiring Range: 15.00 - 27.00. Schedule: Holidays - every other holiday, Sunday through Saturday; Weekends - every other weekend. Shift: day shift, 8 hours (6:45 a to 3:15 p). Hours: 24. Cost Center: 26000 (Emergency Room). Major Responsibilities Greets and directs patients, families, visitors, and hospital personnel, provides basic information on policies and procedures or directs requests to the appropriate persons, coordinates the flow of information to and from all areas within the department. Answers internal and external phone calls promptly and prioritizes urgent patient information; contacts physicians or unit staff members as appropriate. Assists in maintaining the order, organization and currency of logs, records and patient charts; helps ensure an efficient sharing of information within the unit. Processes information needed for a variety of patient services and treatment areas such as radiology, laboratory, dietary, housekeeping. Enters and tracks data into the computer system pertaining to admissions, training, and discharges. Position Qualifications License/Certification/Education: Equivalent to high school plus additional specialized training. Knowledge of a variety of office procedures and operation of office equipment such as computer. Experience/Skills: Ability to handle multiple priorities and effective communication. 3 to 12 months experience. Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr