PACU Unit Secretary - M-F Days

USPI•Dakota Dunes, SD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Secretary is responsible for accurately processing admissions, answering telephones, providing assistance to all individuals approaching the nursing station, transcribing orders and assuring follow-up is completed on all orders. This role involves managing patient admissions, handling communication, maintaining medical records, and ensuring the smooth operation of the nursing station.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent education required.
Medical terminology background required.
Typing skills required.
BLS certification
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

One year of medical secretarial school preferred.
Two years of experience in a related field in the last 3-5 years is desired (medical secretary & receptionist duties).
Strong interpersonal skills necessary.
Writing skills as well as good grammar, punctuation and composition skills beneficial.
Ability to get along well with other people/coworkers/patients.
Ability to project a positive team attitude.
Steady attendance.
Flexibility in schedule.

Responsibilities

Processes admissions and all pertinent paperwork, compiling admission packets.
Answers the unit’s telephone promptly and professionally.
Files all medical record paperwork in chart as directed.
Transcribes orders to medication administration records and treatment records.
Transmits doctor’s orders to pharmacy.
Maintains nursing forms inventory.
Responsible for overall cleanliness and orderliness of nursing station.
Prepares necessary paperwork for Emergency transfers.
Makes copies necessary for dismissals.
Orders supplies, equipment, and equipment repairs, as requested.
Follows work assignments and schedules.
Treats all patients, visitors, and staff with courtesy.
Attends and participates in in-service training, committees and other meetings as scheduled and directed.
Responsible for knowing the processes involved assuring the standards established by HIPAA, and ensuring they are followed including the practices and records relating to the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information.