Emergency Department Unit Coordinator - Weekend Package

Waverly Health Center; Waverly (IA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Part time

Job summary

Waverly Health Center is seeking a part-time Medical Secretary/Receptionist for the nursing unit to manage front-desk duties and support department communications. Responsibilities include answering phones, greeting visitors, transcribing orders, and coordinating patient consults and referrals.

The role requires accurate charting, charge entry, and collaboration with the care team. Candidates should have a high school diploma (Medical Secretary training preferred) and be able to learn and

Qualifications

• Must possess high school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Secretary training or knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including the online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system.

Responsibilities

• Performs receptionist duties for the department, including answering the telephone, taking messages, and meeting and directing visitors.
• Coordinates supply management. Orders and maintains the appropriate supplies.
• Maintains and updates patient charting forms. Transcribes provider’s orders in preparation for the Registered Nurse to check and approve.
• Supports WHC mission through active participation in teams and committees.
• Makes phone calls to coordinate patient consults, referrals, and appointments
• Uses telecommunication effectively to notify appropriate staff
• Collaborates with providers and other healthcare team members for continuity of care.
• Accurately maintains patient census, enters charges, and maintains computer proficiency.
• Answers the code phone for in house emergencies, announces clearly and concisely the overhead announcement of the emergency and activates the appropriate teams in response to the code.

Skills

Receptionist duties

Communication

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Secretary training

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Waverly Health Center is seeking a part-time Medical Secretary/Receptionist for the nursing unit to manage front-desk duties and support department communications. Responsibilities include answering phones, greeting visitors, transcribing orders, and coordinating patient consults and referrals.

The role requires accurate charting, charge entry, and collaboration with the care team. Candidates should have a high school diploma (Medical Secretary training preferred) and be able to learn and