Unit Secretary

Website Woodlawn Cardiology

Great benefits including medical, dental, vision, 403 (b) with matching & more!

High school diploma/GED or relevant experience preferred but not required.
Work experience as a medical unit secretary or education/certification as such is desirable. A candidate without this experience or training, possessing other valuable attributes may be chosen. This individual would complete an intense and individualized orientation conducted by the Director of Cardiology and staff.
Possess and demonstrate good communication and customer service skills and pleasant phone technique.
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in a multi-task environment where interruptions may be frequent.
Ability to cooperate with other members of the medical team and personnel of other departments to give individualized patient care.
Possess basic computer and keyboard skills and knowledge of office equipment.

Acts as a receptionist for the cardiology department, answering inquiries of a general nature from patients, visitors, other departments, nursing staff, and physicians, assisting them in a friendly and cooperative manner. Uses paging system and nurse-call system to meet staff and patient needs.
Prepares requisitions for diagnostic and therapeutic services, for patients and coordinates appointments with other departments. Accepts and schedules appointments, all physician orders onto the log, completes required forms and notifies appropriate staff, routes charts appropriately.
Maintains daily log books.
Supports this institution by following policies and procedures as set forth, participating in hospital activities, promoting good public relations, and demonstrating loyalty and pride in Woodlawn Health.
Consult with physician, pharmacist, or nursing staff if questions arise.
Maintain strict confidentiality as defined by hospital policy.

Shift: Days; Monday- Friday; No Weekends