Unit Coordinator- Emergency Department .75 FTE Weekend Package Nights

Waverly Health Center; Waverly (IA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Part time

Job summary

Waverly Health Center is seeking a part-time Medical Secretary/Receptionist for the nursing unit to manage front-desk duties and support department communications. Responsibilities include answering phones, greeting visitors, transcribing orders, and coordinating patient consults and referrals.

The role requires accurate charting, charge entry, and collaboration with the care team. Candidates should have a high school diploma (Medical Secretary training preferred) and be able to learn and

Qualifications

• Must possess high school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Secretary training or knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including the online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system.

Responsibilities

• Performs receptionist duties for the department, including answering the telephone, taking messages, and meeting and directing visitors.
• Coordinates supply management. Orders and maintains the appropriate supplies.
• Maintains and updates patient charting forms. Transcribes provider’s orders in preparation for the Registered Nurse to check and approve.
• Supports WHC mission through active participation in teams and committees.
• Makes phone calls to coordinate patient consults, referrals, and appointments
• Uses telecommunication effectively to notify appropriate staff
• Collaborates with providers and other healthcare team members for continuity of care.
• Accurately maintains patient census, enters charges, and maintains computer proficiency.
• Answers the code phone for in house emergencies, announces clearly and concisely the overhead announcement of the emergency and activates the appropriate teams in response to the code.

Skills

Receptionist duties

Communication

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Secretary training

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

FTE/Scheduled Weekly Hours:0.75 / 30 / Weekend Package (United States of America)PRIMARY FUNCTIONSPerforms clerical/receptionist duties for the nursing unit and facilitates communication needs of the department.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Performs receptionist duties for the department, including answering the telephone, taking messages, and meeting and directing visitors.2. Coordinates supply management. Orders and maintains the appropriate supplies.3. Maintains and updates patient charting forms. Transcribes provider’s orders in preparation for the Registered Nurse to check and approve.4. Supports WHC mission through active participation in teams and committees.5. Makes phone calls to coordinate patient consults, referrals, and appointments6. Uses telecommunication effectively to notify appropriate staff7. Collaborates with providers and other healthcare team members for continuity of care.8. Accurately maintains patient census, enters charges, and maintains computer proficiency.9. Answers the code phone for in house emergencies, announces clearly and concisely the overhead announcement of the emergency and activates the appropriate teams in response to the code.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation, Experience, and TrainingMust possess high school diploma or equivalent.Medical Secretary training or knowledge of medical terminology preferred.Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including the online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system. Job specific systems are also required.Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English.Physical RequirementsSitting – Approximately 100% of shift.Standing – Not a requirement.Walking – Not a requirement.Lifting – Not a requirement.Twisting – Not a requirement.Bending – Infrequent.Squat/Kneel – Not a requirement.WORK ENVIRONMENTMay come in contact with hazardous chemicals or treatment modalities.The possibility exists of exposure to communicable disease due to working in a healthcare environment.Involvement in patient care may result in unavoidable work-related illnesses.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her manager.Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an \"at will\" employment relationship with the Waverly Health Center.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her manager.Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an \"at will\" employment relationship with the Waverly Health Center.