Unit Secretary - FT Days

Moberly Regional Medical Center; Moberly (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Moberly is seeking a dedicated Unit Secretary to support patient care by performing various clerical tasks. This full-time position emphasizes organization, communication, and attention to detail in a hospital environment. Ideal candidates will have some experience in administrative roles and must be comfortable managing sensitive patient information while ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of receptionist or secretarial training is required.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology is essential.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support certification needed within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manages patient records and entries into the EMR system.
• Coordinates admissions, discharges, and transfers for patients.
• Answers phone calls and assists patients with requests.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Communication

Attention to Detail

Data Entry

Education

Completion of Unit Secretary course or Medical Terminology course

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Job Summary

The Unit Secretary contributes to high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of clerical tasks. The Unit Secretary functions as receptionist for the unit and assists the patient care team while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment.

Job Summary

The Unit Secretary contributes to high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of clerical tasks. The Unit Secretary functions as receptionist for the unit and assists the patient care team while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment.

Essential Functions

• Accurately enters orders into the computer system, ensuring minimal shortages.
• Answers phones, manages patient records, schedules appointments, and ensures accurate documentation in the electronic medical records (EMR) system.
• Maintains patient charts and ensure labs, consults, and reports are retrieved and distributed promptly.
• Follows consult procedures accurately, ensuring physicians are notified and patient names are listed correctly. Assists physicians with labs and patient lists.
• Prioritizes tasks effectively, handling STAT orders and urgent needs immediately (e.g., STAT x-rays, repairs).
• Greets and assists patients, coordinates admissions, discharges, and transfers, and facilitates patient requests.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
  
  

Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Adept at learning new technologies to perform data entry, manage calendars, and create reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other office-related software.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Builds strong relationships at the facility with core customer base (nurses, physicians, core team members, etc.) and facility leadership
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support obtained within 30 days of hire required

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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