Telemetry Unit Secretary - Per Diem Administrative Clerk

Commonwealth Health; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scranton is seeking a part-time Unit Secretary for patient-centered care. Responsibilities include clerical tasks like managing records, scheduling appointments, and assisting healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates should have some training in secretarial roles and a basic understanding of medical terminology. The role also requires strong communication skills and attention to detail. Basic Life Support certification is needed within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Unit Secretary course or Medical Terminology course preferred.
• 0-2 years of receptionist or secretarial training required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enters orders into the computer system, ensuring minimal shortages.
• Answers phones, manages patient records, schedules appointments.
• Maintains patient charts and ensures labs, consults, and reports are retrieved promptly.
• Greets and assists patients, coordinates admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Skills

Basic knowledge of medical terminology

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Completion of a Unit Secretary course or Medical Terminology course

0-2 years of receptionist or secretarial training

Job description

A healthcare provider in Scranton is seeking a part-time Unit Secretary for patient-centered care. Responsibilities include clerical tasks like managing records, scheduling appointments, and assisting healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates should have some training in secretarial roles and a basic understanding of medical terminology. The role also requires strong communication skills and attention to detail. Basic Life Support certification is needed within 30 days of hire.