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Prisma Health

Unit Secretary, OR Richland, FT Days

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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.

$39,473 / year median in South Carolina

+16% projected growth

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Unit Secretary, OR Richland, FT Days Prisma Health - 3.5 Columbia, SC Job Details Full-time 16 hours ago Benefits On-the-job training Qualifications Meeting minutes Office supply management Collaborate with healthcare professionals Visitor query response Patient question and concern management Greeting customers No experience needed Assisting medical staff Healthcare practice inventory management Patient safety Administrative experience Office supply ordering Data entry Care facility supply management Clerical experience Entry level Office phone management Under 1 year Full Job Description Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, provides excellent customer service while providing clerical and administrative services. Performs general reception duties at the nurse's station including greeting visitors and responding to patient calls. Monitors, orders and stocks supplies. Maintains a safe work environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Establishes and maintains excellent rapport with Registered Nurses, providers, hospital staff, patients, families, and visitors. Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Performs effective customer service skills, to include, but not limited to, responding to patients, family and staff with kindness, courtesy, professionalism and efficiency; walking visitors to their destination, answering phones/intercoms in a friendly manner. Participates in patient care rounding in collaboration with unit staff to include daily introductions to patient/families with the use of AIDET. Manages ordering, stocking, and inventory of equipment and supplies in collaboration with nurse manager. Unit operation responsibilities include but not limited to daily monitoring of supplies, ordering office supplies, ordering special supplies, monitoring PAR levels of supplies, and maintaining/organizing unit supply rooms. Performs general reception and clerical duties at the nurse's station, including responding to patient calls via intercom or in person. Provides administrative and clerical support as needed for unit but not limited to data entry, meeting minutes, maintaining bulletin boards, and organizing downtime forms. Coordinates the maintenance of a safe, clean, and functional physical environment in accordance with regulatory standards. Monitors designated patient safety systems for alerts and immediately notifies the appropriate RN. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory/Management Responsibility This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. Minimum Requirements Education - Unit Secretary training program or unit-based on-the-job training Experience - No experience required. In Lieu Of In lieu of Unit Secretary training, will accept 6 months experience in a related healthcare setting or field or as an Administrative Assistant. In lieu of a US training course or 6 months healthcare or clerical experience, will accept completion of nursing fundamentals course. Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses NA Knowledge, Skills and Abilities NA Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location Richland Facility 1510 Richland Hospital Department 15106159 OR Pre-Op Share your talent with us!
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