MercyOne · 10 hours ago
Birth Center Unit Secretary - PT Nights
Dubuque, IA
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelMercyOne is a leading healthcare provider in the tri-states, dedicated to improving community health. The Unit Secretary will perform clerical and receptionist duties, transcribe physician orders, schedule diagnostic tests, and maintain patient medical records under the supervision of the Clinical Director.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedicalNon ProfitPersonal HealthPrimary and Urgent Care
Responsibilities
Perform clerical and receptionist duties under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Director
Transcribe physician orders; perform order entry on the computer; schedule diagnostic tests and therapies for patients; assemble admission and discharge charts and maintain patient medical records; complete documentation for billing, answer telephone calls, provide routine approved information via telephone and in person and relay other calls and messages to appropriate staff
Effectively utilize written and oral communication
Write legibly
Be assertive when necessary and as appropriate
Able to function with frequent interruptions
Possess organizational skills
Display effective communication with a polite, compassionate, caring attitude, and demonstrate responsiveness to needs of patients and families consistent with the Caring Model Principles
Function as a receptionist for the nursing unit by screening and routing incoming calls and visitors. Communicates routine information to patients and visitors
Transcribe physician’s orders, perform computer activities, and maintain equipment in proper working order
Maintain the cleanliness of the unit, ordering and stocking appropriate inventory of departmental supplies, setting up rooms for new patients, and other activities
Demonstrate specific customer focused behaviors and promote customer satisfaction consistent with the MercyOne Customer Service Standards
Perform clerical duties including assembling charts, and compiling reports and records
Promote and establish effective relationships within the department, with other departments, physicians, and with hospital guests and clients
Take an active role in enhancing abilities to carry out job functions through professional/job related growth and development
Provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support to the patient/family with respect to age specific and culturally sensitive needs as described in the department’s scope of service
Meet core nursing competency requirements and unit-specific competencies upon hire and annually, as appropriate to job role
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
Effectively utilize written and oral communication
Write legibly
Be assertive when necessary and as appropriate
Able to function with frequent interruptions
Possess organizational skills
Display effective communication with a polite, compassionate, caring attitude, and demonstrate responsiveness to needs of patients and families consistent with the Caring Model Principles
Function as a receptionist for the nursing unit by screening and routing incoming calls and visitors
Transcribe physician's orders, perform computer activities, and maintain equipment in proper working order
Maintain the cleanliness of the unit, ordering and stocking appropriate inventory of departmental supplies, setting up rooms for new patients, and other activities
Demonstrate specific customer focused behaviors and promote customer satisfaction consistent with the MercyOne Customer Service Standards
Perform clerical duties including assembling charts, and compiling reports and records
Promote and establish effective relationships within the department, with other departments, physicians, and with hospital guests and clients
Take an active role in enhancing abilities to carry out job functions through professional/job related growth and development
Provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support to the patient/family with respect to age specific and culturally sensitive needs as described in the department's scope of service
Meet core nursing competency requirements and unit-specific competencies upon hire and annually, as appropriate to job role
Preferred
Previous clerical and computer experience
Knowledge of medical terminology
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Full benefits package
Opportunity for growth throughout the system
Company
MercyOne
MercyOne is a non-profit organization that provides healthcare services to communities.
Founded in 1998
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-04-19Acquired
Leadership Team
Bob Ritz
CEO & President
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