Unit Secretary | Broadway Medical Center

10000 Sanford; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a clerical professional in Fargo to perform unit-based administrative tasks in a healthcare setting. The role involves answering calls, handling inquiries about programs and services, and assisting with transferring patients as needed.

It includes supporting RN or physician staff and dispatching correspondence for the unit. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year in healthcare, and knowledge of medical terminology.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least one year experience in a healthcare setting and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• May require Basic Life Support (BLS) certification dependent upon department.

Responsibilities

• Answering phone calls and responding to inquiries from patients/residents, outlying facilities or providers about healthcare programs and services or request of transferring patients into a facility.
• Assist with administrative tasks, such as ordering supplies and scheduling.
• Collaborate to create and maintain a clean environment within healthcare facilities.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Medical terminology

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Salary Range: $15.50 - $23.00 Union Position: No Department Details

Summary Performs clerical services and tasks for a specific unit in healthcare facilities.

Job Description Answering phone calls and responding to inquiries from patients/residents, outlying facilities or providers about healthcare programs and services or request of transferring patients into a facility. Depending on the department, may provide support to RN or physician staff or receiving and dispatching correspondence for designated unit. Assisting with administrative tasks, such as ordering supplies and scheduling. Collaborating to create and maintain a clean environment within healthcare facilities. Depending on department, direct patient contact will vary. Primary duties will vary by department.

Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent preferred. At least one year experience in a healthcare setting and knowledge of medical terminology preferred. May require Basic Life Support (BLS) certification dependent upon department. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies.

The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties.

Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care.

As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies.

The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities.

Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.