Unit Secretary- OLGMC 5C Med Renal- Part Time Days

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • Lafayette, LA

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About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job assists with admit, discharge and transfer functions of assigned unit. Performs various functions to support the department, including processing reservations, managing the phones and following up on patient, family, and staff requests in a timely fashion. Schedule (2) 12-hr shifts per week: 6:45AM- 7:15PM; rotating weekends

Requirements

• Education Required - High School diploma or equivalent
• Work Experience Required - None
• Certifications Required - Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire at Community Hospitals, unless designated on Regulatory Grid.
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Thorough understanding of current medical terminology.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in difficult situations.
• Strong organizational, planning and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred - Experience in the healthcare industry

Responsibilities

• Provides clerical support for the department.
• Responds to requests from patients, family, and staff and refers to appropriate personnel as needed.
• Serves as Patient Experience Ambassador for the unit.
• Assesses EPIC chart reports to ensure proper unit charges.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees