Unit Secretary | FT | Nights

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center; Palmer (AK); Vor Ort; USD 51.577.000 - 80.231.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Unit Secretary to support patient care teams on the unit. You will perform clerical duties, enter orders, manage records, and assist with patient flow in a fast-paced environment.

You will maintain confidentiality under HIPAA, coordinate with nurses and physicians, and ensure accurate documentation in the EMR system while delivering friendly, patient-centered service.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Enter orders into the computer system with minimal shortages.
• Answer phones, manage patient records, schedule appointments, and document in the EMR system.
• Maintain patient charts, retrieve labs, consults, and reports promptly.
• Notify physicians about consults and assist with labs and patient lists.
• Prioritize tasks for STAT orders and urgent needs.
• Greet and assist patients, coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Comply with policies and standards.

Kenntnisse

Medical terminology

MS Office/Office software

HIPAA compliance

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Relationship building

Ausbildung

Unit Secretary course

Medical Terminology course

Tools

EMR system

Jobbeschreibung

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.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• 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