Unit Secretary - Emergency Department; Day Shift

Unit Secretary - Emergency Department (FT Day Shift)

Performs and participates in administrative duties which assist a hospital unit to function optimally. Maintains an organized healthcare setting and allows medical and nursing staff to focus on patient care. Maintains a line of communication between the patients and clinical staff.

Essential Functions

• Proficient in use of the computer, with good typing skills.
• Understands medical terminology and hospital department workflows.
• Enters orders in the computer accurately.
• Answers telephones professionally and promptly.
• Assists with registration, billing, and insurance authorization activities as needed.
• Schedules appointments, arranges transportation as needed.
• Familiar with Policies, Procedures, and Protocols. Care and Documentation meets current standards of practice and complies with all such guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned to support the overall effectiveness of the department and organizational performance in accordance with Curry Health Network's Mission, Vision and Shared Values.

Shared Values

• Service: We serve with compassion and understanding.
• Teamwork: We are one team – each one of us makes a difference.
• Curiosity: We promote learning.
• Integrity: We live by honesty, trust, and doing the right thing by our organizational values.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Education & Experience: High school graduate or equivalent.
• Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Moderate computer skill including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work with people in close situations, using excellent communication and listening skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization ability.
• Multitasking and time management is critical to performance of the role.

Physical Requirements

• Physical Demands:
• None of the time:
  Taste or Smell
• Up to 1/3 of the time:
  Stand;
  Reach with hands and arms
• From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time:
  Walk and Reach with Hands & Arms
• Up 2/3 of the time and more:
  Sit;
  Talk or hear;
  Use hands to finger, handle or feel
• Weight Requirements:
• None of the time: up to or more than 100 pounds
• Up to 1/3 of the time: up to 50 pounds
• From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: no requirement
• Up to 2/3 of the time and more: no requirement
• Vision Requirements: Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment:
• None of the time:
  Extreme heat/cold;
  Wet/humid; fumes/airborne particles; work with explosives; vibration; outdoor weather;
  Working near moving mechanical parts;
  Toxic or caustic chemicals;
  Risk of electrical shock
• Up to 1/3 of the time: no requirement
• From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: no requirement
• The typical noise level for the work environment is: very quiet to moderate noise.
• Hearing requirements: ability to hear alarms on equipment, patient call and instructions.
• Repetitive motion actions:
• From 1 – 2 hours per day: foot control
• From 3 – 4 hours per day: grasping: firm/heavy; fine dexterity
• From 5 – 6 hours per day: grasping: simple/light
• From 7+ hours per day: hands; grasping: simple, light

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time to meet the needs of the organization.

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