We are on the lookout for a brilliant Unit secretary to join our fast-paced team at Ochsner Health in Kenner, LA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Unit secretary is an awesome opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in planning, innovation and have the right work ethic for the job, then apply for the position of Unit secretary at Ochsner Health today!
We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!
This job performs many functions which support patient care and the department. Handles admit/discharge/transfer functions, manages reservation and processing activities, manages phones and call bells, and refers requests from patients, family, and staff to the appropriate personnel. This job plays an important role in enhancing the patient experience by ensuring follow up to patient requests and needs in a timely fashion. Education Required - High School diploma or equivalent
Work Experience Required - None.
Preferred - Experience in the medical/healthcare industry
Certifications Preferred - Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
Job Duties Schedules procedures and tests with ancillary departments to provide timely and coordinated completion. Organizes a manual patient medical record upon admission and maintains the manual medical record throughout the patient's stay. Assures that any manual forms left in the chart after patient discharge are scanned and/or sent to the HIM department in a timely fashion. Admits patients in system when they arrive on the units, processes changes in location, discharges and transfers. Maintains scripting with patients and call bell requests-clarifying their request, contacting the correct person, and providing time frame for response to request. Utilizes Epic generated reports to assist Nursing management in maintaining appropriate supply levels. Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Physical and Environmental Demands The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
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Benefits of working as a Unit secretary in Kenner, LA:
? Opportunity to Make a Difference
? Continuous Learning Opportunities
? Attractive packageCompetitive Pay
? Remote Work opportunity
