Unit Coordinator - Birthplace (16/D)

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth, Inc.; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Unit Receptionist to support the Nursing Unit with clerical duties, transcription, and records maintenance. You will manage calls, greet visitors, assist with specimen delivery, and ensure accurate documentation in the electronic medical system.

The role requires knowledge of medical terminology, the ability to handle busy situations, and EPIC experience. Prior medical assistant/secretary training is preferred. Notary certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology; recent course completion preferred.
• Ability to perform varied clerical duties and maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients and visitors on the Nursing Unit.
• Transcribe information and medication orders accurately into the electronic medical system.
• Perform clerical duties and maintain medical records on the unit.
• Handle telephone and mail distribution and specimen delivery.
• Maintain organization under pressure and in busy environments.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Transcription into EMR

Notary knowledge

Education

Medical Terminology course completed within past 2 years

Graduate of medical assistant/secretary program

Notary certification

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Job Description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

16hpw; 7a-3:30p, rotating weekends and holidays

Duties / Responsibilities

Unit Receptionist responsibilities:

• telephone
• visitor assistance
• specimen delivery
• phone calls
• mail distribution
• Maintenance of the medical records located on the Nursing Unit.
• Is responsible for the performance of clerical duties on the Nursing Unit.
• It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.

Education/Experience Required

• Current knowledge of Medical Terminology - Must have taken and successfully completed a Medical Terminology Course within the past 2 years (or be able to pass a medical terminology competency equivalent to final exam of medical terminology course at time of interview).
• Must demonstrate ability to perform variety of clerical duties.
• Must be able to transcribe information & medication orders into electronic medical system accurately.
• Previous EPIC experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work well in stressful situations.
• Graduate of medical assistant/secretary program with 6-12 months experience preferred.
• Previous Unit Coordinator experience is preferred.

Registration/Certification

• MUST have current Notary or obtained within 30 days.

Pay Range: $18.81 - $33.00

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities.

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

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