Unit Secretary - Oncology

Sanford Health • Fargo, ND

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About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Join the Oncology's Welcome Desk position! We are seeking a warm, welcoming face to greet our families and visitors to the Oncology's inpatient units. This role provides support to our inpatient teams through assisting with preparing unit documents, and additional clerical tasks. Performs clerical services and tasks for a specific unit in healthcare facilities. Answering phone calls and responding to inquiries from patients/residents, outlying facilities or providers about healthcare programs and services or request of transferring patients into a facility. Depending on the department, may provide support to RN or physician staff or receiving and dispatching correspondence for designated unit. Assisting with administrative tasks, such as ordering supplies and scheduling. Collaborating to create and maintain a clean environment within healthcare facilities. Depending on department, direct patient contact will vary. Primary duties will vary by department.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least one year experience in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• May require Basic Life Support (BLS) certification dependent upon department.

Responsibilities

• Answering phone calls and responding to inquiries from patients/residents, outlying facilities or providers about healthcare programs and services or request of transferring patients into a facility.
• Depending on the department, may provide support to RN or physician staff or receiving and dispatching correspondence for designated unit.
• Assisting with administrative tasks, such as ordering supplies and scheduling.
• Collaborating to create and maintain a clean environment within healthcare facilities.
• Preparing unit documents.
• Additional clerical tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED