Unit Secretary - Part Time Days - Moses Taylor Hospital

Ethicon, Inc.; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a part-time Unit Secretary for Moses Taylor Hospital. This role involves performing clerical tasks, assisting the patient care team, and ensuring a safe environment. Ideal candidates will have communication skills, attention to detail, and basic knowledge of medical terminology.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of receptionist or secretarial training required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support obtained within 30 days of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enters orders into the computer system.
• Answers phones, manages patient records, and schedules appointments.
• Greets and assists patients, coordinates admissions, and discharges.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Confidentiality

Basic Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Education

Completion of a Unit Secretary course or Medical Terminology course

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Unit Secretary - Part Time Days - Moses Taylor Hospital

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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

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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