Medical Secretary - Recovery Room

Medical Secretary

Recovery Room

1.0 FTE, 80 Hours a Pay Period

Day Shift, Hours between 6:30 am - 3 pm or 8 am - 4:30 pm

Weekends: No

Holidays: No

Telecommute Available: No

Position Overview:

The Pre-Anesthesia Area/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PAA/PACU) Medical Secretary is a non-licensed health care worker who assists professional nursing caregivers and providers by performing secretarial duties for the PAA/PACU area. The duties of the Medical Secretary include general clerical duties, maintaining an orderly and clean environment, and direct patient care responsibilities as delegated by the professional caregivers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinates surgery schedule daily, manages the updates accordingly.
• Schedules surgical cases after consulting with the charge nurse and anesthesia staff and communicates special needs to the charge nurse.
• Prepares the appropriate documents necessary (i.e. informed consent, surgical checklists) for professional nursing staff and providers.
• Assists patients in making follow-up appointments for post procedure care as needed.
• Facilitates quality improvement activities for the Surgery, Anesthesia, and other departments as requested.
• Manages time and attendance for OR and surgery patients to enhance Anesthesia flow.
• Orders and maintains supplies and forms for the surgical services department.
• Maintains professional behavior and uses effective communication when dealing with all external and internal customers.
• Manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously.
• Maintains patient information databases (Cerner, Phreesia, etc.).
• Problem solves and suggests solutions to enhance team function.
• Attends mandatory staff meetings and completes mandatory educational requirements of Winona Health caregivers.
• Understands, supports, and integrates into one's position the organization's mission/vision/values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No direct reports

Skills and Experience:

Required:

• Completion of a Medical Secretary Program
• Basic Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Preferred:

• Previous Medical Secretary Experience
• Current BLS Certification

Summary of Benefits at Winona Health:

At Winona Health, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive and affordable benefits package for our employees and their families. While benefits may vary based on employment classification and job status, the following key benefits are available:

Health Insurance: Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives

Income Protection: Short and long-term disability, plus additional benefits like accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans

Retirement Planning: Access to a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met

Work/Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time to support personal well-being

Education & Development: Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars to foster both personal and professional growth

Employee Discounts: Special offers with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers

For more details or specific information, visit our website or contact Human Resources

Internal Applicant Policy:

It is the policy of Winona Health to work with employees in an equitable fashion regarding promotions, transfers, and position reclassifications.

Any employee wishing to apply for another available position at Winona Health must submit an application for consideration through the internal application portal. Employees requesting to change positions should have successfully completed at least six (6) months in their current position. Employees currently in the formal disciplinary process may be required to meet with the Director of Human Resources to determine eligibility to request transfer. The employee's past performance, experience, training and qualifications will be considered in transfer/hiring decisions. Consideration for transfer or promotion is not a guarantee of transfer or promotion. Employees may be given a chance to interview for a position when they meet the minimum position qualifications.

Disclaimer:

Winona Health is an equal opportunity employer. Winona Health does not refuse to hire, discharge, or discriminate against a person with respect to tenure, compensation, terms, upgrading, conditions, facilities, or privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state, or federal law. Winona Health does not tolerate retaliation against any employee, patient/resident, physician, or other individuals pursuing concerns regarding Civil Rights issues. Winona Health adheres to ALL pertinent governmental policies and legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.