PACU Administrative Specialist

United Surgical Partners International; Dakota Dunes (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International is seeking a Unit Secretary for Dunes Surgical Hospital to support admissions, transcription, and patient services. Key duties include processing admissions, answering phones, filing medical records, transcribing orders, and delegating information to pharmacy and nursing staff.

The role requires medical terminology knowledge, strong typing and writing skills, and a respectful, team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; medical terminology background preferred.
• Two years of related medical secretary/receptionist experience desired.
• Typing, writing and grammar skills essential; strong interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain consistent attendance.
• BLS certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes admissions and all pertinent paperwork, compiling admission packets.
• Answers the unit’s telephone promptly and professionally.
• Files all medical record paperwork in the chart as directed.
• Transcribes orders to MAR 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Typing

Writing skills

Team attitude

Steady attendance

Flexibility in schedule

Two years experience in related field

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

One year medical secretarial school

Medical terminology background

BLS certification

Job description

United Surgical Partners International is seeking a Unit Secretary for Dunes Surgical Hospital to support admissions, transcription, and patient services. Key duties include processing admissions, answering phones, filing medical records, transcribing orders, and delegating information to pharmacy and nursing staff.

The role requires medical terminology knowledge, strong typing and writing skills, and a respectful, team-oriented approach.