Unit Secretary - Emergency Department (FT Day Shift)

Curry Health Network

Gold Beach, Oregon

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Billing, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Depth Perception, Emergency Care, Establish Priorities, Explosives, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Hospital, Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Nursing, Order Processing, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Physical Demands, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Typing, Unit Secretary
LOCATION
Gold Beach, Oregon
POSTED
30+ days ago

JOB SUMMARY

Performs and participates in administrative duties which assist a hospital unit to function optimally. Maintains an organized healthcare setting and allows medical and nursing staff to focus on patient care. Maintains a line of communication between the patients and clinical staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Proficient in use of the computer, with good typing skills.

Understands medical terminology and hospital department workflows.

Enters orders in the computer accurately.

Answers telephones professionally and promptly.

Assists with registration, billing, and insurance authorization activities as needed.

Schedules appointments, arranges transportation as needed.

Familiar with Policies, Procedures, and Protocols. Care and Documentation meets current standards of practice and complies with all such guidelines.

Other duties as assigned to support the overall effectiveness of the department and organizational performance in accordance with Curry Health Network’s Mission, Vision and Shared Values.

 

SHARED VALUES

Service:           We serve with compassion and understanding.

Teamwork:     We are one team – each one of us makes a difference.

Curiosity:        We promote learning.

Integrity:         We live by honesty, trust, and doing the right thing by our organizational values.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

  • High school graduate or equivalent.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Moderate computer skill including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work with people in close situations, using excellent communication and listening skills.
  • Strong organizational and prioritization ability.
  • Multitasking and time management is critical to performance of the role.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

Physical Demands

 

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:

None of the time: Taste or Smell

Up to 1/3 of the time: Stand; Reach with hands and arms

From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: Walk and Reach with Hands & Arms

Up 2/3 of the time and more: Sit; Talk or hear; Use hands to finger, handle or feel

 

This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted as follows:

None of the time: up to ormore than 100 pounds

Up to 1/3 of the time: up to 50 pounds

From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: no requirement

Up to 2/3 of the time and more: no requirement

 

This job has special vision requirements as follows:

Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

 

Work Environment

 

This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions:

None of the time: Extreme heat/cold; Wet/humid; fumes/airborne particles; work with explosives; vibration; outdoor weather; Working near moving mechanical parts; Toxic or caustic chemicals; Risk of electrical shock

Up to 1/3 of the time: no requirement

From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: no requirement

 

The typical noise level for the work environment is: very quiet to moderate noise.

 

Hearing requirements: ability to hear alarms on equipment, patient call and instructions.

 

This job requires the following repetitive motion actions:

From 1 – 2 hours per day: foot control

From 3 – 4 hours per day: grasping: firm/heavy; fine dexterity

From 5 – 6 hours per day: grasping: simple/light

From 7+ hours per day: hands; grasping: simple, light

 

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time to meet the needs of the organization.

About the Company

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Curry Health Network