Unit Secretary - Medical Unit

Job description

Something special starts here. You can’t define it, but you know it when you see it: the difference between an average life and the good life. When your cup is full – with joy, purpose and lifelong health – it shows. At LMH Health, we are all about healthy people, healthy communities and healthy futures, and that makes us your destination for an exceptional career. From flexible, work-life harmony to competitive pay and great advancement potential, find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health. You'll find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health: Join a team that cares about the community Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education Professional development and recognition Excellent benefits We’re looking for you. Job Description Schedule: 2:30p-11p Monday - Friday JOB SUMMARY The Unit Secretary performs receptionist and clerical duties with the supervision of a registered charge nurse and unit director. Must embody the values of Lawrence Memorial hospital and demonstrate effective time management skills as well as the ability to work independently as necessary. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Receives calls and customer requests and relays information to the appropriate parties. Understands and complies with all patient confidentiality requirements, HIPAA. Performs order transcription and computer order entry. Enters patient charges and assures that charges are complete and accurate. Files forms/reports in patients’ medical records. Copies medical records for patient transfers. Verifies unit census. Maintains patient assessment log. Disseminates patient assignment information to appropriate parties. Orders and stocks chart forms and other supplies for the unit. Demonstrates excellent customer service skills. Performs other duties as needed or assigned. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position JOB QUALIFICATIONS Required : High school diploma or equivalent 1 year related customer service experience Preferred : 2 years related work experience with knowledge of medical terminology Associates degree Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Our Cultural Beliefs People First Integrity Matters Better Together At LMH Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.