Unit Secretary - Surgical Progressive Care and Bariatric Unit - Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital
About The Position
The Unit Secretary assists staff by performing clerical duties and maintains and updates patient records in a timely, orderly manner. The role acknowledges customers upon arrival to the unit and demonstrates an enthusiastic, friendly approach. It involves frequent interaction with internal and external customers, including patients, families, physicians, employees, and visitors. The position works in a healthcare environment and may involve stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours. Physical demands include frequent sitting, walking, standing, stooping, bending, and hand and finger dexterity; lifting or moving items weighing up to 25 pounds may be required. The role requires constant talking or hearing, corrected hearing and vision to the normal range, and ability to read and comprehend. Exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue is minimal, though exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases, or other conditions common to healthcare is possible.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination.
- Knowledge of clerical procedures and medical terminology.
- Skill in English grammar and spelling.
- Neat, legible handwriting.
- Ability to file and maintain patient records, files, and reports.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to use office equipment such as multi-line telephones, computer terminals, and printers.
- Ability to read and comprehend.
- Corrected hearing and vision to the normal range.
Nice To Haves
- Previous secretarial experience is desirable.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) card preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform clerical duties to assist unit staff.
- Maintain and update patient records in a timely and orderly manner.
- Acknowledge customers when they arrive at the unit and provide a friendly, enthusiastic approach.
- File and maintain patient records, files, and reports.
- Interact with patients, families, physicians, employees, visitors, and other internal and external customers.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
- 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- HSA/FSA options.
- Life insurance.
- Mental health resources and discounts.
- Paid time off.
- Parental and FMLA leave.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Tuition assistance.
- Professional development and continuing education support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
