Emergency Department Unit Secretary — Care & Coordination

LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in Metairie, LA is seeking a Unit Secretary to perform clerical and receptionist duties on the nursing unit under the Lead Nurse. You will support inter- and intradepartmental communication, maintain patient charts, and help keep the unit organized and efficiently run.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of healthcare clerical experience, a high school diploma or GED, and may have an associate degree in nursing or medical science.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or work experience equivalent.
• 1 to 3 years of experience as a Secretary or Unit Clerk in healthcare setting required.
• Associate's Degree in Nursing, Medical Science or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures a safe environment for patients and others while performing priority technical procedures safely and legally.
• Transcribes orders and maintains patient charts while fulfilling receptionist and clerical duties.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to improve patient care and ensure orderly unit operation.
• Demonstrates care and concern for customers, adhering to HIPAA guidelines and seeking assistance when needed.
• Utilizes effective interpersonal communication strategies to achieve desirable outcomes and perceptions of satisfaction.
• Enters supply rooms on nursing units as required for job functions, refraining from manipulating intravenous fluids.
• Contributes to continuity of patient care by complying with established hospital and departmental policies.
• Maintains documentation consistent with established guidelines to support patient care continuity.

Skills

Communication skills

HIPAA awareness

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Nursing or Medical Science

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

LCMC Health in Metairie, LA is seeking a Unit Secretary to perform clerical and receptionist duties on the nursing unit under the Lead Nurse. You will support inter- and intradepartmental communication, maintain patient charts, and help keep the unit organized and efficiently run.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of healthcare clerical experience, a high school diploma or GED, and may have an associate degree in nursing or medical science.