Unit Secretary - VARIED SHIFT - Behavioral Health Adolescent

Penn State Health; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Harrisburg seeks a Unit Secretary to manage patient care-related secretarial duties. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and customer service experience. This full-time role offers varied shifts and a supportive work environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Employee Wellness Programs

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Six months secretarial experience required.
• PA Act 31 Child Abuse Training Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient care related secretarial duties.
• Scheduling appointments and interacting with patients.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Unit Secretary - VARIED SHIFT - Behavioral Health Adolescent

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Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute

Penn State Health - Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute

Location: US:PA:Harrisburg

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 0.90

Shift: Varied

Hours: 7:00a - 3:00p & 3:00p - 11:30p, Every other weekend

Recruiter Contact: Savannah Paxton at [e-mail]

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for patient care related secretarial duties to include: scheduling of appointments, interacting with patients, families, physician and staff, provide real time Admission/Transfer/Discharge communication to registration; and utilization of the Transport Tracker System to retrieve and enter patient information to facilitate ancillary department workflows.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Six (6) months secretarial and customer service experience required.
• PA Act 31 Child Abuse Training Certificate.
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Experience in a medical setting preferred.
  
  

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

For more information: About Us | Careers | Penn State Health

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
  
  

For a full list with more detailed information: https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH PPI?

Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute (PPI) is central Pennsylvania's leader in healing people with psychiatric and substance use disorders to achieve and maintain stability in their daily lives. A comprehensive team of specialists who provide sensitive, compassionate care for children, adolescents, and adults through personalized treatment plans that meet unique patient needs. Located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, PPI has a modern 89-bed, inpatient facility at its Polyclinic campus at 2501 North Third Street. As well as two convenient locations offering outpatient services, the Division Street Clinic, and the Third Street Clinic.

We are a Trauma Informed Care (TIC) organization guided by SAMHSA's "Four R's": Realization about trauma, Recognizing the signs of trauma, Responding to trauma, and Resisting re-traumatization. Our therapeutic work is guided by the SAMHSA's core principles of Trauma Informed Care. We invite all individuals committed to providing quality care to be a part of our PPI team.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email [e-mail] or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

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