ED Unit Secretary

Western Missouri Medical Center; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, MO seeks a Unit Secretary to perform clerical unit tasks, manage medical records, and support patient flow. The role requires strong verbal communication and the ability to handle confidential information.

You will prepare records for discharge, admissions and transfers, answer calls, and perform general office duties. The position requires a high school diploma and a preference for healthcare experience; certification in BLS is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months of healthcare experience preferred.
• Current AHA or Red Cross BLS certification required.
• Previous clerical experience desired.
• Experience with computers is preferred.
• Medical terminology is an asset but not required.
• Good verbal communication is a must.
• Must be self-motivated and follow hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medical records for discharge, admissions, and transfers.
• Able to communicate information verbally and via messages in writing.
• Handle telephone communication with courtesy, accuracy, and respect for confidentiality.
• Perform clerical duties as requested.
• Possess a working knowledge of policies.
• Handle inquiries from the public as needed.
• Assist co-workers as needed/ requested.
• Maintain an effective rapport with all customers.
• Support the Medical Center’s Mission/Vision/ philosophy positively.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Expected to serve as sitters as needed, following the successful completion of designated sitter education and training provided.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

6 months healthcare experience preferred

Tools

Computer literacy

Medical terminology asset

Job description

Description

PURPOSE STATEMENT

The Unit Secretary is a non-licensed person who performs clerical unit tasks as requested.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare medical records for discharge, admissions, and transfers.
• Able to communicate information verbally and via messages in writing.
• Handle telephone communication with courtesy, accuracy, and respect for confidentiality.
• Perform clerical duties as requested.
• Possess a working knowledge of policies.
• Handle inquiries from the public as needed.
• Assist co-workers as needed/ requested.
• Maintain an effective rapport with all customers.
• Support the Medical Center’s Mission/Vision/ philosophy positively.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Expected to serve as sitters as needed, following the successful completion of designated sitter education and training provided.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned.

SHIFT REQUIREMENTS

• 10:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
• 3, 12-hour shifts per week.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months of healthcare experience preferred.
• Current AHA or Red Cross BLS certification required.
• Previous experience in clerical tasks desired.
• Experience in computers is desired.
• Medical Terminology is an asset but not required.
• Good verbal communication is a must.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 12 hours a day.
• Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
• Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
• Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
• Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
• Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 35 lbs.
• Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.