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Ochsner Health · 1 day ago

Unit Secretary - OPS, OLGMC - Part Time

Lafayette - Acadiana Region - Louisiana

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Ochsner Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to serving and innovating since 1942. The Unit Secretary role involves providing clerical support, managing requests from patients and staff, and ensuring efficient operations within the unit.

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Responsibilities

Provides clerical support for the department

Responds to requests from patients, family, and staff and refers to appropriate personnel as needed

Serves as Patient Experience Ambassador for the unit

Assesses EPIC chart reports to ensure proper unit charges

Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style

Other related duties as required

Qualification

Basic Life Support (BLS)Healthcare experienceComputer skillsMedical terminologySelf-directedVerbal communicationWritten communicationInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

High School diploma or equivalent

None work experience required

Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire at Community Hospitals, unless designated on Regulatory Grid

Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information

Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally

Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard

Strong interpersonal skills

Thorough understanding of current medical terminology

Self-directed with the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in difficult situations

Strong organizational, planning and time management skills

Preferred

Experience in the healthcare industry

Company

Ochsner Health

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Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Louisiana, Mississippi and across the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers.

Founded in 1942

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

10001+ employees