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Inova Health System

Unit Secretary PRN - Evenings

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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.

$41,645 / year median in Virginia

+15% projected growth

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Job Description

Inova Loudoun Hospital is seeking a dedicated Unit Secretary to join the Overflow team. This role will be PRN - Evening Shift, 7pm - 11pm; minimum 8 shifts per 6-week scheduling period, with at least 3 of those being weekend shifts. Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits:
State-of-the-art medical and training facilities Retirement benefits with match from day one Free Parking for all employees Exclusive savings opportunities for in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!
Unit Secretary Responsibilities:
Performs a variety of clerical activities and unit specific work to support efficient department operations; Copies and faxes records and other information as needed. Maintains and updates physician and lab databases; Maintains forms and clerical supplies and ensures maintenance of medical supplies based on par levels. Attend staff and committee meetings and records minutes as requested; Prepares unit charges as appropriate for specific unit needs. Provides support to ensure effective maintenance of confidential patient information; Creates, maintains, and terminates patient charts in compliance with Medical Records guidelines; Ensures the integrity of the medical record, including patient identification on all chart forms. Obtains and files test results, lab reports and treatment in charts; Update patient charts in
GECE/IDX
with the time of discharge and moves them to EDDIS in a timely manner; Runs and distributes EPIC reports as requested by leader. Assists in answering call bells and communicating specific patient needs to staff; Triages and escalates patient issues to next care provider if time exceeds 5 minutes or sooner as appropriate. Facilitates the movement of patients into and out of unit and keeps the Charge nurse informed of patients to be admitted or transferred; Coordinates with nurses, patient transport and admission personnel regarding admissions and transfers; Schedules diagnostic tests and lab work as prescribed by nursing and medical staff. Greets patients, families and visitors as they enter the unit. Provides non-clinical information (e.g. directions to a department, location of a patient's room, identification of assigned nurse) to patients, family members, visitors, staff, and physicians; Monitors patient and visitor movements at the nursing station and provide information to facilitate prompt patient care; Ensures that the desk always remains covered.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
High School or GED.
Certification:
Basic Life Support (BLS) if also works as a Clinical Technician.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience:
Healthcare and previous EPIC experience.