Unit Secretary Part Time Days - Oncology

BHS; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patient flow within the department. You will coordinate appointment scheduling, verify physician orders, and assist with patient check-in and registrations, ensuring accurate insurance information.

In this fast-paced role, you will request medical records when needed and aid nursing staff under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Knowledge of medical terminology and computer familiarity are preferred; BCLS is required

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Schedule/reschedule/cancel patient appointments.
• Verify physician orders for upcoming appointments and request missing orders.
• Handle patient check-in and collect registration and insurance information.
• Request prior medical records when needed.
• Assist nursing staff with selected procedures as needed under RN supervision.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

The Unit Secretary 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. They may also be asked to 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.