DEPTARTMENT SECRETARY
- Gillette, WY
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Functions as a central communication source for the department, ancillary departments, patients, patients’ family physician, and external sources.
- Creates and maintains patient records.
- Records data, reports, enters patient charges, reconciles charges, etc.
- Assists with completion of admission and discharge process, and maintenance of record for duration of stay.
- Coordinates tests and procedures, ensuring requirements of preps, diets, and medications, and supplies, etc., are communicated. Prioritizes the scheduling of multiple tests and procedures.
- Schedules doctor’s appointments and initiates appropriate follow-up care and equipment, when appropriate.
- Encourages cost savings for the department and organization.
- Provides excellent customer service, demonstrates professionalism and courteous telephone etiquette.
- Demonstrates flexibility, positive interpersonal relations in high volume, high traffic, and fast paced work environment.
- Complies with the hospital’s Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and hospital policies and procedures.
- Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care and/or financial practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Education
- High school graduate or GED; courses in medical terminology or unit secretary training program.
- Licensure
- None.
- Certifications required
- See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and Certifications/Education Requirements Policy.
- Experience
- Previous clerical or unit secretary experience preferred.