Unit Secretary/Hemodialysis Technician - Laurel Dialysis

Hattiesburg Clinic • Laurel, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Secretary/Hemodialysis Tech is primarily responsible for clerical functions within the patient care area of the dialysis unit. Primary responsibilities include: perform assigned tasks independently and efficiently; answer telephones in a timely and professional manner; accurately take and relay messages to appropriate personnel/patient; perform designated clerical duties such as maintaining manuals/records in an organized and up-to-date manner; maintain patient clipboards; assist the supervisor with specified duties; is responsible for ordering lab on patients and employees whenever needed; is responsible for having all supplies ready for lab draws on a daily, monthly, quarterly, or yearly basis. The Unit Secretary/Hemodialysis Tech, IF hemodialysis certified, will also assist when needed and directed by the nursing supervisor or RN in charge with patient care (see separate job description).

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Experience with office machines such as copier and multi-line telephone
• Demonstrated ability to interact with the patients, staff, and visitors in a professional and efficient manner
• Desire to accept responsibility and to maintain confidentiality
• Willingness to function within medical setting
• Follow the instruction of medical professionals
• Experience with lab equipment
• Ability to use a variety of physical motions in day-to-day activity including standing, bending, turning, stooping, lifting, and climbing

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy certification

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned tasks independently and efficiently
• Answer telephones in a timely and professional manner
• Accurately take and relay messages to appropriate personnel/patient
• Perform designated clerical duties such as maintaining manuals/records in an organized and up-to-date manner
• Maintain patient clipboards
• Assist the supervisor with specified duties
• Order lab on patients and employees whenever needed
• Ensure all supplies are ready for lab draws on a daily, monthly, quarterly, or yearly basis
• Assist with patient care if hemodialysis certified and directed by nursing supervisor or RN in charge

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED