Health Unit Secretary
About this role
At The CORE Institute, we are dedicated to taking care of you so you can take care of business! Our robust benefits package includes the following:
• Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits • Monthly $43 stipend to use toward ancillary benefits • HSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match • 401k plan after 6 months of service with company match (Part-time employees included) • Employee Assistance Program that is available 24/7 to provide support • Employee Appreciation Days • Employee Wellness Events
Qualifications
• High school diploma/GED equivalent is required. • One year of medical clerical experience in a hospital or physician office setting is required. • Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtained within 90 days of hire.
Essential Functions
• Assists nursing staff to prepare patient charts and documents for preoperative care. • Assists nursing staff to prepare and print all ordered discharge instructions and documents for all patients. • Initiates patient status changes in various electronic systems as directed. • Maintains and orders patient surgical chart forms. • Collaborates with medical records department to ensure proper maintenance of patient charts. • Collaborates with other hospital departments to ensure patients' needs are addressed in a timely and effective manner. • Answers and screens incoming telephone calls, directing them to correct person or department in a professional and courteous manner within minimum rings. • Interacts with patients, general practitioners, health care professionals, and patient's family members in a compassionate and kind manner. • Receives patients in a polite and courteous manner, ensuring their needs are addressed. • Receives and conveying messages in writing, electronically and verbally. • Scanning, filing, and faxing the documents and preparing them for mail-out. • Ensures that patient care areas are kept neat and clean, and reporting on any damage. • Maintains strictest patient confidentiality and follows all HIPAA policies and procedures. • Maintains a clean and organized workspace. • Participates as an engaged and constructive member of the team. • Demonstrates tact and understanding when dealing with patients and family members, team members, and members of other disciplines. • Special projects and other duties as assigned.