Unit Secretary - Acute Care

• Compensation is based on experience, with a range reflecting entry-level candidates through those with 15+ years of experience. Eligible positions may also qualify for additional compensation with applicable shift, weekend, certification, or other differentials.

• Licensed Positions: NOC Shift (7:00 PM–7:00 AM): +$3.50/hour. | Weekend Shift (12:00 AM Saturday–11:59 PM Sunday): +$3.00/hour.
• Non-Licensed Positions: NOC Shift (7:00 PM–7:00 AM): +$3.00/hour. | Weekend Shift (12:00 AM Saturday–11:59 PM Sunday): +$2.00/hour.

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.

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.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Preferred background in an administrative role

• 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.

Service: We serve with compassion and understanding.

Teamwork: We are one team – each one of us makes a difference.

Integrity: We live by honesty, trust, and doing the right thing by our organizational values.

• Enhanced parental leave:12 weeks of Oregon Paid Leave (if applicable) followed by 6 additional weeks of CHN-paid parental leave
• 75% discount on CHN patient responsibility costs
  for employees and eligible dependents
• Choice of two medical plans, including an HSA with employer contributions of up to$1,920 annually
• 403(b) with employer match
  and
  457(b)retirement plans with Pre-Tax and Roth options
• 100% employer-paid medical flight membership
  for employees and household members
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to one year's annual salary
  for eligible full-time and part-time employees
• FSA and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
• Tuition assistance and certification achievement incentives
• Employee recognition programs and career growth opportunities

Join a team that invests in your health, your family, and your future.

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:

• 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

This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted as follows:

• 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

This job has special vision requirements as follows:

• Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to…