Unit Secretary

Lawrence General Hospital • Lawrence, MA

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About The Position

As the Unit Secretary, you will provide secretarial and clerical support to the nursing unit to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the nursing unit.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience performing clerical and phone duties in an office or health-care related environment
• Must have outstanding customer service attitude and demonstrate a commitment to professional behavior

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of health care terminology
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn multiple health care-related computer systems

Responsibilities

• Answers telephone on the unit in a respectful and professional manner; relays messages to appropriate parties in a timely manner.
• Schedules appointments for procedures and tests, obtains results, and files results in patient charts.
• Arranges for consults with physicians.
• Prepares patient charts for admission and disassembles charts for discharge, records information according to Health Information System standards.
• Assists in including arranging patient transport as needed, assigns room for cleaning.
• Transports specimens to the lab.
• Obtains supplies from internal sources such as Materials Management department.
• Maintains a clean and secure environment to ensure efficient and safe operation of the nursing unit.
• Functions as an active member of the health care team on the unit.

Benefits

• Sign on bonus up to $2500

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees