Unit Secretary – Per Diem

Southwoods Health; Boardman (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwoods Health is seeking a Per Diem Unit Secretary for our Inpatient Unit at The Surgical Hospital at Southwoods. In this role, you will support physicians and clinical staff while ensuring the needs of patients and guests are handled quickly and appropriately.

You will coordinate unit workflows, assist with admissions, process registrations, scan test results into the EMR, log charges, and maintain patient charts.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of medical terminology and clinical processes.
• Proficient computer and typing skills.
• Excellent communication, multitasking, and prioritization abilities.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and deadlines.
• High ethical standards and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Support unit workflows and administrative tasks.
• Assign patient beds based on clinical needs.
• Complete registrations for planned and unplanned admissions.
• Scan test results into EMR and log charges at discharge.
• Communicate relevant clinical details to appropriate team members.
• Answer and route incoming phone calls appropriately.
• Organize and maintain patient charts per protocol.
• Address patient and guest needs with staff.
• Maintain regulatory compliance (OSHA, ODH, BOP, TJC).

Skills

Medical terminology

Clinical processes

Typing skills

Computer skills

Communication

Multitasking

Prioritization

Organization

Attention to detail

Professional demeanor

Ethics

Tools

EMR systems

Data entry

Phone systems

Job description

Unit Secretary - Per Diem
Southwoods Health is hiring a Per Diem Unit Secretary for our Inpatient Unit at The Surgical Hospital at Southwoods. In this role, you will support the workflow of physicians and clinical staff while ensuring the needs of patients and guests are handled quickly and appropriately.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support unit workflows and perform assigned administrative tasks for the department.
• Assign patient beds based on individual clinical needs and physician preferences.
• Complete the registration process for both planned and unplanned admissions.
• Scan test results into the EMR and log patient charges upon discharge.
• Communicate relevant clinical details to appropriate team members for interpretation.
• Answer and appropriately route incoming phone calls.
• Organize, maintain, and break down patient charts according to department protocol.
• Address and direct patient and guest needs to the appropriate staff members.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory agency standards (e.g., OSHA, ODH, BOP, TJC).

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of medical terminology and clinical processes.
• Proficient computer and typing skills.
• Excellent communication, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• High ethical standards and a professional demeanor at all times.

Schedule & Position Type:

Per Diem
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