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Palmetto General Hospital

Unit Secretary, 5th Floor Step Down Unit, Full Time, Day Shift, Job ID # 1851628

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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.

$38,088 / year median in Florida

+17% projected growth

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Unit Secretary, 5th Floor Step Down Unit, Full Time, Day Shift, Job ID # 1851628 Palmetto General Hospital - 3.6 Hialeah, FL Job Details Full-time 3 hours ago Qualifications BLS Certification High school diploma or
GED Full Job Description Position Summary:
Responsible for performing general secretarial and clerical duties, assists nurses in basic patient care needs such as, but not limited to, passing out meal trayswater, answering call bells, activities of daily living, preparing the patient room prior to patient arrival, take specimens to the lab, patientfamily rounding, and other duties as assigned by the direction of the unit nurse manager/assistant nurse manager/charge nurse. This position is responsible to order and stock supplies through the IMMS system and office supply vendors, inventory/cycle count, maintaining PAR monitoring items for expiration. Oversees the orderliness of the nurses' desk areas and orders forms and other clerical supplies.
Position Qualification:
Completion of an approved program for unit secretaries, or equivalent experience preferred Prior Secretary Tech/CNA experience preferred Certified Nursing Assistant certification preferred Strong computer and typing skills. Working knowledge of medical terminology. Ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, stressful environment.
Required Licenses/Certifications:
High School diploma or equivalent Current BLS certification form the
American Red Cross Communication Skills:
Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally with all levels of the organization