What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Secretary position at Louisiana Extended Care Hospital-LTAC?
Job Overview
The Unit Secretary is responsible for coordinating all activities in the nurses' station related to patient care as follows: answer telephones and call lights; maintain patient charts; interact with physicians, staff, patients, and visitors. The Unit Secretary must have a pleasant personality, good telephone skills, be able to clearly enunciate words and have exceptional organizational skills. This employee must have good time management skills and be able to multi-task.
Duties
- Maintain and organize medical records, including filing.
- Handle multi-line phone systems with professionalism, addressing patient inquiries and directing calls appropriately.
- Provide clerical support to medical staff, including typing reports, managing correspondence, and maintaining office supplies.
- Ensure compliance with health information management standards while maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
Requirements
Formal Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience: Less than 6 months
Experience in a healthcare setting preferred
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Basic computer skills required.
General clerical and organizational skills required
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Maternity and paternity leave, Vacation and paid time off, Health care and insuranceSalary : $36,000 - $53,000