Unit Secretary - Emergency Services

This is a Full-time Day position.

Faith-based, 310-bed St. Joseph Medical Center is a CMS 5-Star Award-winning hospital that offers a wide range of acute care and outpatient services. Key services include the Joint and Spine Institute, Senior Care Services, Senior Behavioral Health, Surgical Services, and the St. Joseph Heart Institute. St. Joseph is a member of Prime Healthcare Services, one of the top hospital systems in the country, and is recognized by Truven Health Analytics as one of the "15 Top Health Systems" in the country. We believe that sustained, high-quality care and performance improvements are the cornerstone for maintaining and improving healthcare delivery. St. Joseph Medical Center is an AMAZING place to work!

Benefits Statement

We offer:

Competitive Compensation
• Generous benefits plan: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
• Substantial PTO
• Continuing Educational Opportunities
• Collaborative work teams & cohorts
• ...and much more!

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

As a Unit Secretary in the Emergency Room, you will play a crucial role in supporting the medical team and ensuring efficient operations. Your responsibilities will involve a combination of administrative tasks, communication, and coordination to facilitate smooth patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Interaction:

• Assist with patient check-in and discharge procedures, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed accurately.
• Answer phones promptly and relay messages efficiently to team members.

Administrative Support:

• Maintain, organize, and update patient records with confidentiality and precision.
• Manage clerical duties such as filing, scanning, and data entry.

Coordination:

• Communicate effectively with nurses, physicians, and support staff to ensure patient needs are met.

Technology

• Enter medical information and update electronic health records (EHR) efficiently.

Compliance and Safety

• Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and regulations including HIPAA standards.

The position is in a dynamic and high-pressure emergency room setting, requiring the ability to remain calm and efficient during emergencies.

This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to contribute to patient care with strong organizational and communication skills, ensuring the smooth functioning of the emergency room.

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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required for all new hires, effective April 2014.

2. Medical terminology preferred.

3. Current BLS certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current.

4. Experience using computers for word processing, database management preferred.