Ward Secretary - ED - FT Straight Nights
About The Position
Serves as a support person for the nursing staff by providing clerical/secretarial and receptionist services. Assists in the efficient and effective operation of the unit. Promotes public relations to assure service excellence to patients, families, visitors and hospital departmental staff. On the job training provided to the point of competency. Performs clerical duties including answering telephones, distributing mail, preparing and filing paperwork, ordering and storing supplies, and the schedules for the department. Responsible for greeting and directing visitors, relaying information and messages to staff. Files documents and test results within medical records. May track physician renewal and credentialing as well as vacation dependent upon department.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Familiarity with medical terminology either through past work experience or formal technical training in medical secretary course work.
- Typing skills of at least 40 words/minute.
- Proficient in use of computers and computer software.
Nice To Haves
- Certification and registry with the Minnesota Board of Nursing Assistant Registry is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serves as a support person for the nursing staff by providing clerical/secretarial and receptionist services.
- Assists in the efficient and effective operation of the unit.
- Promotes public relations to assure service excellence to patients, families, visitors and hospital departmental staff.
- Performs clerical duties including answering telephones, distributing mail, preparing and filing paperwork, ordering and storing supplies, and the schedules for the department.
- Responsible for greeting and directing visitors, relaying information and messages to staff.
- Files documents and test results within medical records.
- May track physician renewal and credentialing as well as vacation dependent upon department.
Benefits
- On the job training provided to the point of competency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
