Overview
Unit Secretary, Acute Jobs in Lakeview, Oregon, USA at Lake Health District
Position: Unit Secretary, Acute – FT
Location: Lakeview
Description
Position Details
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Unit Secretary, Full-Time, days, 12-hour shift. Benefitted position.
Position Summary
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Performs general clerical duties on the Acute nursing unit; answers phones, relays messages to patients, maintains patient’s records, orders supplies and generally assists nursing and medical staff with multiple clerical duties. The Unit Secretary is the entry point for hospital public relations. The Unit Secretary makes the first impression for the hospital and sets the tone by being friendly, welcoming, and a calming influence to patients and their families.
The Unit Secretary also performs some or all of the admission/clerical/reception duties for the following departments:
Acute Nursing Department
Emergency Department
Outpatient after hours registration
Duties may be assigned by other departments with the approval of the Lead Unit Secretary and/or Chief Nursing Officer.
Requirements
Education
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High school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of medical terminology course preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
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Current CPR certification.
Experience
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Medical office work or prior hospital experience preferred.
Job Knowledge
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General office, clerical, computer and positive public relations skills required.
Skills
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Strong computer skills required. Ability to perform calmly and in a helpful manner in stressful situations. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Summary
Employment Requirements:
To apply, please fill out an application, attach a cover letter, and resume. Include gaps in employment and reasons for separation.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
Successful completion of 500-hour probationary period.
Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.
Disclaimer:
If claiming veteran’s preference, you must submit a DD214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty, which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. If currently on active-duty you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active-duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. Veteran’s preference must be verified prior to appointment.
Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran’s preference and your application will be evaluated based on the material(s) submitted.
If claiming 10-point veteran’s preference you must provide the DD214 or certification requirements (see above bullet), plus the proof of entitlement of this. Failure to submit these documents could result in the determination that there is insufficient documentation to support your claim for 10-point preference.
Lake Health District is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.
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Title: Unit Secretary, Acute
Company: Lake Health District
Location: Lakeview, Oregon, USA
Category: Healthcare (Healthcare Administration, Medical Receptionist), Administrative/Clerical (Healthcare Administration, Medical Receptionist)
