Hospital Unit Secretary – Admissions & Admin Support

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Dakota Dunes (SD); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 26,174,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunes Surgical Hospital is seeking a Unit Secretary responsible for accurately processing admissions, answering the unit’s telephone, transcribing orders, and ensuring follow-up on all orders and paperwork. Qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent, BLS certification, and strong interpersonal, typing, and writing skills.

Candidates should be able to lift charts, work with patients and staff, and maintain a positive team attitude and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent education required.
• Previous Patient Care Tech or CNA experience is strongly desired.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary.
• Writing skills as well as good grammar, punctuation and composition skills beneficial.
• Typing skills required.
• Ability to get along well with other people/coworkers/patients.
• Ability to project a positive team attitude. Steady attendance. Flexibility in schedule.
• BLS certification

Responsibilities

• Processes admissions and all pertinent paperwork. Compiles admission packets.
• Answers the unit’s telephone promptly and professionally.
• Files all medical record paperwork in chart as directed.
• Transcribes orders to medication administration records and treatment records.
• Transmits doctor’s orders to pharmacy.
• Maintains nursing forms inventory.
• Responsible for overall cleanliness and orderliness of nursing station.
• Prepares necessary paperwork for Emergency transfers.
• Makes copies necessary for dismissals.
• Orders supplies, equipment, and equipment repairs, as requested
• Follows work assignments and schedules.
• Treats all patients, visitors, and staff with courtesy.
• Attends and participates in in-service training, committees and other meetings as scheduled and directed.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Previous Patient Care Tech or CNA experience

Job description

Dunes Surgical Hospital is seeking a Unit Secretary responsible for accurately processing admissions, answering the unit’s telephone, transcribing orders, and ensuring follow-up on all orders and paperwork. Qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent, BLS certification, and strong interpersonal, typing, and writing skills.

Candidates should be able to lift charts, work with patients and staff, and maintain a positive team attitude and reliable attendance.