Unit Secretary - Emergency Department

LMH Health•Lawrence, KS

About The Position

Something special starts here. You can’t define it, but you know it when you see it: the difference between an average life and the good life. When your cup is full – with joy, purpose and lifelong health – it shows. At LMH Health, we are all about healthy people, healthy communities and healthy futures, and that makes us your destination for an exceptional career. From flexible, work-life harmony to competitive pay and great advancement potential, find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health. You'll find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health: Join a team that cares about the community Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education Professional development and recognition Excellent benefits We’re looking for you. Job Description Schedule: Part time Weekends Sat and Sun, 7a-7p JOB SUMMARY The Unit Secretary performs receptionist and clerical duties with the supervision of a registered charge nurse and unit director. Must embody the values of Lawrence Memorial hospital and demonstrate effective time management skills as well as the ability to work independently as necessary. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Receives calls and customer requests and relays information to the appropriate parties. Understands and complies with all patient confidentiality requirements, HIPAA. Performs order transcription and computer order entry. Enters patient charges and assures that charges are complete and accurate. Files forms/reports in patients’ medical records. Copies medical records for patient transfers. Verifies unit census. Maintains patient assessment log. Disseminates patient assignment information to appropriate parties. Orders and stocks chart forms and other supplies for the unit. Demonstrates excellent customer service skills. Performs other duties as needed or assigned. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
1 year related customer service experience

Nice To Haves

2 years related work experience with knowledge of medical terminology
Associates degree
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Responsibilities

Receives calls and customer requests and relays information to the appropriate parties.
Understands and complies with all patient confidentiality requirements, HIPAA.
Performs order transcription and computer order entry.
Enters patient charges and assures that charges are complete and accurate.
Files forms/reports in patients’ medical records.
Copies medical records for patient transfers.
Verifies unit census.
Maintains patient assessment log.
Disseminates patient assignment information to appropriate parties.
Orders and stocks chart forms and other supplies for the unit.
Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
Performs other duties as needed or assigned.
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position