Unit Secretary (30+hrs)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Are you passionate about serving patients in an inspiring work environment alongside talented people? Get moving with OCR! With over 50 years in business, we are the premier provider of orthopedic care in the tri state region. Our organization continues to grow and we are looking for individuals who share our mission.

The Unit Secretary provides clerical support to the surgery and recovery center staff. This position serves as the liaison between ASC front desk, Pre-op, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and Recovery Center and also manages the medical records system in the surgery center. This position will also provide daily departmental support and serve as a CNA back-up as needed, including providing basic nursing and clerical support to nursing staff and serving as an ancillary team member in providing patient care and service to patients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assembles charts for patients admitted to the ASC/Recover Center and ensures that all necessary forms are in the chart. Identifies and retrieves paperwork necessary for chart completion.
• Assists manager and department by performing secretarial and administrative duties under general supervision, utilizing knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures.
• Performs data entry for patients who are admitted to the ASC/Recover Center (i.e. admission date, discharge date.)
• Answers phones and take messages or transfer calls as necessary; direct visitors and answer visitor/family questions.
• Monitors medical, office, and nutrition supply/inventory and submits orders to appropriate personnel.
• Assists nurses with patient intake, pre-op, and post-op care which includes performing various activities related to services essential to caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients.
• Obtains and accurately documents patient vital signs and weight.
• Observes patients and immediately reports abnormalities to Registered Nurse (RN) team member.
• Assists with patient flow, transfers, and toileting needs.
• Provides a friendly, safe, timely, and quality-driven environment responsive to the needs of patients.
• Demonstrates courtesy, respect, and accepts responsibility for personal actions, reactions and practices open, constructive, positive communication.
• Demonstrates accountability and responsiveness to the needs of the patient and staff.
• Fosters an environment of mutual respect with special concern for confidentiality and the privacy of others.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Two years' experience as a medical secretary or in a similar setting preferred.
• One year acute or nursing home experience, preferred.
• Valid Certified Nursing Assistant certificate, required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, ability to quickly learn medical software and similar computer applications.
• Core competencies in customer service, interpersonal skills, communication, teamwork, planning/organizing, problem solving, and confidentiality.
• Acceptable motor vehicle driving history, valid and free from restrictions, and must have a valid driver's license and appropriate vehicle insurance coverage. Ability to travel between all OCR locations.

• The work environment is a typical medical office environment. The employee must be able to complete their work satisfactorily in an environment where there are significant distractions, including staff, patients, and vendors walking through and conversing, telephones ringing, conversations carrying over, loud noises, and interruptions to answer questions from others.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls up to 12 hours per day. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear up to 12 hours per day. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl up to 12 hours a day.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and should do so in a sound and safe manner. The employee will occasionally assist patients in turning (170 lb average); will occasionally assist patient in arising from exam table; will occasionally push wheelchair patients; and occasionally assists patients in arising from and returning to wheelchair or bed.

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement savings and profit sharing plan participation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing Medical Education (depending on position)
• Paid Time Off