Unit Secretary Full Time Second Shift - Labor & Delivery

Baptist Healthcare System; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a Nursing Support Tech to manage patient appointments and support nursing staff in a fast-paced environment. You will verify physician orders, collect registration and insurance details, and request prior medical records as needed.

Responsibilities include patient check-in, coordinating with office staff, and performing selected nursing procedures under RN supervision. BCLS certification is required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Experience with computers preferred.
• BCLS required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, reschedule, and cancel patient appointments within the department.
• Verify that physician orders for upcoming appointments have been received and obtain any needed orders.
• Perform patient check-in and collect registration and insurance information.
• Request prior medical records when needed and assist nursing staff with routine duties.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Job description

Summary

Job Description: 3 weekday shifts 3pm - 11pm

The Nursing Support Tech will schedule/reschedule/cancel patient appointments within the department. They are responsible for verifying that physician orders for upcoming patient appointments have been received and for requesting any needed physician orders. They will perform patient check in and will obtain any required registration and insurance information. They will request prior medical records when needed. This person will be working in a fast paced environment and will be expected to display expert customer service and communication skills to properly assist patients or office staff. The Nursing Support Tech will assist the nursing staff by performing selected nursing procedures and routine duties in caring for patients. All functions must be within the scope of training and instructions received and are under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Requirements

• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• Experience with computers preferred
• BCLS required within 90 days of hire

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.