Unit Secretary - Requisition #778263

Infor; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Marshall, MI is seeking an administrative professional to handle office duties, maintain patient records, and support nursing staff. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least one year of related experience. Skills in interpersonal communication, medical terminology, and Microsoft Office are preferred.

Qualifications

• One year related experience or a commensurate combination of education and experience.
• Ability to deal effectively with a diverse group of patients and healthcare personnel.

Responsibilities

• Handles administrative duties within the office.
• Maintains patient records and coordinates billing.
• Assists nurse with patient care as appropriate.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Typing speed and accuracy

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office applications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

All CDC recommended vaccines are required vaccinations at Oaklawn. Seasonally, and upon determination of Senior leadership, the Influenza Vaccine may be mandatory; in those years, compliance is required. For all vaccines, Religious Exemptions and Medical Contraindications are available.

Job Summary: Handles administrative duties within the office and performs clerical duties to maintain an organized healthcare office, allowing the medical staff to focus on patient care.

Essential Functions

• Consistently performs using an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing his/her goals and objectives in a manner that helps others to achieve their goals and objectives.
• Administers and maintain patient records
• Breaks down medical charts for record keeping and coordinates billing
• Communicates with the clinical staff to ensure all appropriate patient information is gathered
• Answers phones, makes copies, schedules appointments and maintains supplies
• Assures that the patient or guardian, as outlined by procedure, signs all the appropriate paperwork. Assures all patients are offered Oaklawn Privacy Practices and the Patient Rights and Responsibilities brochure.
• Handles patient inquiries promptly and appropriately.
• Assists nurse with patient care as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of English grammar; high school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year related experience or a commensurate combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to deal effectively and courteously with a diverse group of patients, doctors, internal callers and other healthcare personnel, while maintaining strict medical ethics. Must possess the ability to type at an acceptable speed and accuracy rate and understand oral and written directions. Medical terminology and secretarial experience is preferable. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Working Conditions

Normal clinical environment with minimal physical discomfort or exposure to communicable disease.

Physical Requirements

Constantly sit, see/visual acuity, handle/grasp/feel, talk/hear, lift/carry 1 to 25 lbs. Frequently stand, sit, walk, reach, push/pull, see/visual acuity, handle/grasp/feel, bend/twist, lift/carry 25 to 49 lbs. Occasionally lift/carry 50+ lbs.

Marshall, 200 N. Madison, Marshall, MI 49068