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Opelousas General Health System · 3 hours ago

Unit Secretary- (Emergency Dept/Main Campus)

Opelousas, LA, US

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Opelousas General Health System is a healthcare provider seeking a Unit Secretary for their Emergency Department. The Unit Secretary will manage reception duties, document patient records, and assist healthcare providers while maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff.

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Responsibilities

Documents and maintains data on patient record

Performs clerical / reception duties

Maintains a safe environment

Acts as a patient advocate

Cooperates as a member of the nursing unit, department and overall hospital team

Participates in performance improvement

Performs related work as required

Facilitates admission, discharge, and transfer of patients to various units and / or other institutions

Maintains the chart and all necessary forms and helps to maintain chart availability to physicians by keeping them in proper location

Transcribes physician orders

Conducts himself/herself effectively in stressful situations

Approaches situations with distressed patients, families, and visitors in a calm, professional manner

Qualification

CPRClerical experienceComputer order entryStress managementEffective communication

Required

High School Diploma or GED required

CPR required

Current knowledge of clinical practice

Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment: copy machine, intercom system, telephones, computer and fax machine

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Ability to handle frequent interruptions and distractions