Secretary / Tech - FT - Days (74110)

Hamilton Health Care System • Cleveland, TN

47d

About The Position

The Emergency Room Secretary shall be responsible for the data entry of emergency room patients during treatment. The secretary serves as the central focal point connecting the nurse and physician in the chain of care to expedite the evaluation, testing, and disposition of the EC patient.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• One-year experience in a hospital, similar medical facility, or physician office preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience with clerical duties.
• BLS required within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• One-year experience in a hospital, similar medical facility, or physician office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with tracking emergency room patients during treatment and enters ordering information into the computer system.
• Verifies orders.
• Answers telephone calls appropriately and efficiently.
• Directs patients to the proper area for treatment as needed.
• Utilizes equipment available in EC for extending the continuum of care (i.e. fax machine, copy machine, telephone)

Benefits

• 403(b) Matching (Retirement)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employee wellness program
• Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Employer paid Short and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• ICHRA for health insurance
• Paid Annual Leave (Time off)
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED