Unit Secretary - Inpatient

Confluence Health

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

, Washington

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Unit Secretary assists physician and nursing staff with administrative tasks such as phone coverage, appointment scheduling, and patient flow management. They are responsible for processing information accurately to ensure efficient and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED and possess basic computer skills including Windows navigation, mouse usage, keyboarding, email, and password management. Previous experience in a medical facility and proficiency in medical terminology are desired.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Basic computer skills

Windows navigation

Mouse usage

Keyboarding

Email communication

Password management

Medical terminology

Typing (35 wpm)

Certified Nursing Assistant Licensure

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification

Job Description

Salary Range

$17.67 - $28.19
Overview

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Full Time Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
  • Paid Time Off
  • Generous Retirement Plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Gym Membership Discount
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Shift Differential

For more information on our Benefits & Perks, click here!


Summary

To assist the physician and nursing staff in a particular department with the management of phone coverage, making appointments, patient flow, prior authorizations, and general paperwork so that quality patient care can be provided as efficiently and pleasantly as possible. Accurately and concisely processes and communicates information to ensure accuracy and that patient needs are met.

Position Reports To: Unit Clinical Manager/Director


Essential Functions

  1. Perform related assignments and tasks as requested in order to promote positive visitor, family, and staff relations.
  2. Answers phones; takes accurate messages; communicates with physicians and nurses as needed; returns calls as directed by physicians or nursing staff while maintaining a pleasant and welcoming demeanor.
  3. Makes appointments understanding the scheduling workflows of the various providers.
  4. Schedules special exams, lab, x-ray, and/or surgical procedures as directed.
  5. Assists with admit, discharge, and transfer workflows.
  6. Assists patient based on skills and scope.
  7. Actively maintains current knowledge base on workflows and process.
  8. Adheres to Confluence Health and Central Washington Hospital/Wenatchee Valley Hospital policies and unit standards as applicable.
  9. Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
  10. Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.


Qualifications

Required:

  • High school graduate or GED.
  • Must possess basic computer skills related to Windows navigation, mouse usage, keyboarding, email communication and password management.

Desired:

  • Medical terminology course.
  • Previous experience in a medical or related type of facility or office.
  • Ability to type at least 35 wpm.
  • Certified Nursing Assistant Licensure.

Physical/Sensory Demands

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.
F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.
C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.

Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:

  • Walking - F
  • Sitting/Standing - F
  • Reaching: Shoulder Height - F
  • Reaching: Above shoulder height - F
  • Reaching: Below shoulder height - F
  • Climbing - O
  • Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - O
  • Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
  • Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - O
  • Lifting: 25 pounds or less - O
  • Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
  • Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O
  • Carrying: 25 pounds or less - O
  • Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
  • Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O
  • Crawling/Kneeling - O
  • Bending/Stooping/Crouching - O
  • Twisting/Turning - O
  • Repetitive Movement - O

Working Conditions:

  • Many of the essential job functions of this position are done while seated at a desk. This may be in an open hallway or in a more confined space, depending on the department.

Job Classification:

  • FLSA: Non-Exempt
  • Hourly/Salary: Hourly

Physical Exposures For This Position:

  • Unprotected Heights - No
  • Heat - No
  • Cold - No
  • Mechanical Hazards - No
  • Hazardous Substances - No
  • Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
  • Lighting - Yes
  • Noise - Yes
  • Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - Not specified
  • Infectious Diseases - Yes

Confluence Health

About Us Confluence Health is an integrated, rural healthcare delivery system with two hospitals, multi-specialty care in more than 30 service lines and primary care in 12 communities across North Central Washington. Our 300+ physicians and 175+ advanced practice clinicians serve an area of approximately 12,000 square miles and cover nearly every corner of the region through specialty outreach. Mission Statement: Local care by and for our community. Our Vision: To serve our community with compassionate care through our dedication to - Enabling joy and pride in our work, - Focusing on local sustainability, - Ensuring access for all, and - Committing to excellent care and service. Core Values: • Our patients are the reason for our being, and their needs will drive all of our actions. • We will treat everyone with dignity, respect and compassion. • We will continue to innovate ways to improve the delivery of excellent, high value care. • We will measure successes and failures and use the results to drive further improvement. • We will be a good neighbor in the communities we serve with donations of time, talent, and capital. • We will be ethical and accountable in all of our decisions and actions.
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