Unit Secretary - Flexible Hours - Adult Surgical Step-down Unit
About The Position
Details: This position is on-site at University Hospital. This position is full-time and will work 36 hours per week. This position has flexibility with shift hours to assist business and operational needs. Team member will work weekend and holiday rotations. This position does qualify for shift pay differentials. Experience in a medical setting is highly preferred. Ensures accurate and complete information is received from patient to facilitate coordination and communication between physician, unit staff, and ancillary departments. Schedules daily tests and procedures, maintains comprehensive up-to-date record of all patient tests and procedures, and signs patients in and out of unit. Provides receptionist functions for the unit and alerts unit management to issues or needs within the unit regarding policies, procedures, or practices. Performs all clerical duties associated with supporting the Patient Care Unit.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED required.
- Must be able to complete required (if applicable) training program.
- Requires basic proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a medical setting is highly preferred.
- Completion of Medical Assistant, Medical Secretary classes, or equivalent experience preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the AHA preferred.
- 1-3 years of relevant experience in a health care setting preferred.
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
Responsibilities
- Ensures accurate and complete information is received from patient to facilitate coordination and communication between physician, unit staff, and ancillary departments.
- Schedules daily tests and procedures
- Maintains comprehensive up-to-date record of all patient tests and procedures
- Signs patients in and out of unit.
- Provides receptionist functions for the unit and alerts unit management to issues or needs within the unit regarding policies, procedures, or practices.
- Performs all clerical duties associated with supporting the Patient Care Unit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
