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John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital

Unit Secretary - ER

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What they do

A Medical Secretary provides secretarial work that requires specialized knowledge of medical terminology and procedures, insurance and billing processes and medical records management. Works with physicians and other clinicians. May gather intake information from patients scheduled for appointments at an office.

$47,290 / year median in California

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Overview  Embark on a rewarding career with John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. At John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
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Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status Job Summary Job type:
Full Time Shift:
Days The Unit Secretary functions in the
Emergency Department:
  • Managing multiple telephone interactions including, calling On-Call physicians, contacting area hospitals/ SNF's to arrange patient transfers, receiving calls from physicians regarding patients in the ER, make appointments for patients for Riverside County Health
  • Transcribing orders, Lab, Radiology
  • Assisting with Spanish communication between patients and staff and physicians
  • Inputting and completing charts in PBAR
  • Assist with contacting patients to return to ER for follow up
  • Insuring completion of the MR and various other non-clinical duties as assigned by the team leader.
  • The Unit Secretary reports to the Director of the Emergency Department and works directly under the PCC in the Emergency Department. The Unit Secretary is responsible for ordering all the clerical supplies and maintaining the Emergency Department record.
  • The Unit Secretary uses organizational and interpersonal skills to improve the functioning of the Emergency Department.
Qualifications 1. High School Diploma or equivalent. 2. Fluent in English/Spanish (both written and spoken) 3. Previous Unit Secretary Experience - preferred 4. Basic Computer Skills 5. Current American Heart Association BLS Certification (maintained current at all times) #LI-DH1 Organization Description Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team! Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.
E-Verify:
http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations. 2603020945
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Full Time