Unit Secretary Full Time Second Shift - Labor & Delivery
About The Position
The Unit Secretary supports the Labor & Delivery department and works three weekday shifts from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. The role schedules, reschedules, and cancels patient appointments; verifies that physician orders have been received for upcoming appointments and requests missing orders; checks patients in and obtains required registration and insurance information; and requests prior medical records when needed. The position operates in a fast-paced environment and requires strong customer service and communication when assisting patients and office staff. The role also assists nursing staff by performing selected nursing procedures and routine patient-care duties. All such functions must be within the scope of the employee’s training and instructions and are performed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Requirements
- BCLS certification is required within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
- Experience with computers is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Schedule, reschedule, and cancel patient appointments within the department.
- Verify that physician orders for upcoming appointments have been received and request any needed orders.
- Check in patients and obtain required registration and insurance information.
- Request prior medical records when needed.
- Assist patients and office staff with customer service and communication in a fast-paced environment.
- Assist nursing staff by performing selected nursing procedures and routine duties in caring for patients, within the scope of training and instructions and under Registered Nurse supervision.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
