Unit Secretary Full Time Second Shift - Labor & Delivery
About The Position
The Unit Secretary works in the Labor & Delivery department on the second shift, with 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. In a fast-paced environment, the Unit Secretary provides customer service and communicates with patients and office staff. The role also assists nursing staff with selected nursing procedures and routine patient-care duties, within the scope of the employee’s training and instructions and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Requirements
- BCLS certification is required within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Experience with computers.
Responsibilities
- Schedule, reschedule, and cancel patient appointments within the department.
- Verify physician orders for upcoming appointments and request any missing orders.
- Check patients in 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 with selected nursing procedures and routine patient-care duties within the scope of training and instructions, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
