Unit Secretary - Surgical Services

San Luis Valley Health•Alamosa, CO

About The Position

The Surgical Services department at San Luis Valley Health is seeking a full-time Unit Secretary. This position will perform secretarial work, transcribes dictation of confidential nature, assists patients, uses proper phone etiquette, prepares all necessary paperwork for ongoing surgery schedule, and keeps flow of front office running in an organized manner.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Computer skills and data entry
General office experience using computer, printer, telephone, copy and fax machines
Ability to problem solve

Responsibilities

Greets patients/visitors in a courteous, welcoming manner.
Responsible to ensure patient understands and signs all required forms as it pertains to the patient’s admission.
Provides exceptional service to visitors, patients and staff in need of information and medical services.
Accurate entry of all required information into the hospital system.
Coordination with referring physician offices as it pertains to the registration requirements.
Maintains confidentiality and promotes the organizations mission and values
Assists physicians, and other surgery team members with provision of information and supplies..
Ability to work with vendors to assure best pricing on equipment and supplies
Maintenance of visitors to assure vendors have prior approval to be in the OR suite.

Benefits

Full medical, dental and vision plans to suit the needs of you and your family, with low-cost copays and deductibles, all without high out-of-pocket expenses.
Enjoy a generous amount of Paid Time Off in your first year and a generous Sick Leave program, with accruals starting on your first day!
Start saving with Retirement plans available from day one, providing up to 5% employer match after one year of employment.
Free life and disability insurance benefits for full-time employees with the opportunity to purchase additional coverage at low costs.
Add to your benefit package with a variety of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts and more.
Take care of yourself with our free on-site 24-hour employee health center, and discounts to a selection of local fitness/recreational centers.
Keep learning by utilizing our education program benefits to foster your growth and development.
Give back to the community with multiple opportunities throughout the year to volunteer with our own non-profit SLV Health Foundation and other SLV- and community-sponsored events.
Discounts on cell-phone plans, ski/snowboard lift tickets, Dell computers, local pools, Adams State University functions and more!
Your family is our family so our employees and their family members have access to our employee support services, including up to four free counseling sessions to assist with work/life solutions.