Unit Secretary II - Emergency Department
About The Position
The Impact You Can Make Team Impact The Unit Secretary is responsible and accountable to assist in the overall functioning of the unit in response to provider/customer needs. The role encompasses receptionist, computer and administrative services, unit access, emergency communication coordination. These functions include but are not limited to answering phone calls, assisting with admissions, transfers, discharges (registration), emergency notifications for internal and house codes The Glens Falls Hospital Impact Mission Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting. How You Will Fulfill Your Potential
Requirements
- High School Graduate
- Medical terminology preferred
- Maintains current knowledge related to the age and development of the patient population in areas in which they work
- Ability to prioritize effectively
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with other nursing personnel, patients, physicians and the public
- Ability to do basic math
- Good organizational skills
- Basic computer literacy
Nice To Haves
- Medical terminology preferred
Responsibilities
- Establishes and maintains effective interpersonal skills within the entire care delivery Team
- Answers phone/intercom in a polite, friendly, respectful manner and relays messages to appropriate resource in a timely helpful manner
- Provides general support for team responsibilities encompassing maintenance of a safe environment, problem identification, conflict resolution skills, cooperation, commitment, and appropriate utilization of resources.
- Utilizes computer information system according to established standard for position and unit including registration of patient, obtaining copies of current history upon arrival of patient
Benefits
- Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found here.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
