Telemetry Tech Unit Secretary Full Time Nights

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI)•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the Unit Secretary performs clerical and receptionist activities for the unit and hospital. Duties include answering phones and the patient call system, cleaning work areas, stocking supplies, and disposing of supply materials to keep assigned areas clean and adequately supplied. The role works as a team member throughout the facility and performs other duties as assigned. The position provides clerical and receptionist support on the unit, including accurate order transcription, maintaining medical records in accordance with HIPAA, and completing admission, discharge, and transfer processes. The employee communicates with patients, families, staff, physicians, and ancillary departments; sets priorities; follows directions; and acts to protect and advance patients’ best interests. The employee must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the role and maintain competency in its duties. The role may involve exposure to hazardous risks, including infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, and chemicals. Standard precautions must be followed. Weekend work or flexible schedules may be required, and travel may be required, including exposure to weather conditions during travel.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent required.
Effectively read, write, and speak fluent English.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Computer skills.
Ability to work with others as a team to ensure quality patient care.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Medical terminology knowledge.
BLS healthcare certification required within 30 days of hire.
For clinical departments where dysrhythmia monitoring and interpretation is required: complete a Basic Dysrhythmia class within 30 days of hire and pass the Basic Dysrhythmia competency exam after no more than two attempts within two weeks of the class.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk constantly.
Ability to communicate verbally effectively; seeing and hearing are required.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a medical terminology class preferred.
Six months of experience as a division secretary preferred, or training as a medical records or admitting clerk.

Responsibilities

Provide clerical and receptionist duties on the unit.
Transcribe orders accurately and maintain medical records according to HIPAA.
Complete admission, discharge, and transfer processes.
Answer phones and respond to the patient call system.
Clean work areas, stock supplies, and dispose of supply materials to keep assigned areas clean and adequately supplied.
Take direction and follow through concisely to promote efficiency.
Communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, and ancillary departments using written, verbal, and non-verbal skills.
Set priorities and act to protect and advance patients’ best interests.
Work as a team member throughout the facility.
Demonstrate and maintain competency in the duties of the position.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow standard precautions when exposed to potential workplace hazards.