Birth Center Unit Secretary PT Nights

Description

Summary
At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering the only comprehensive cardiology center and level II regional neonatal intensive care unit in the area as well as the newly constructed MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center. Other services include a trauma center, a CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit, home health care, orthopedics, retail pharmacies, palliative care, and a wide range of outpatient and community services. MercyOne operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units and a 40-bed nursing home. In recognition of the strength of its nursing service and the overall quality of patient care, MercyOne Dubuque has been designated a Magnet® hospital four consecutive times - the nation's most prestigious award for nursing excellence.

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

12 Hour Night Shift

Responsibilities

• Transcribes physician orders
• Performs order entry on the computer
• Schedules diagnostic tests and therapies for patients
• Assembles admission and discharge charts and maintains patient medical records
• Completes documentation for billing
• Answers telephone calls
• Provides routine approved information via telephone and in person
• Relays other calls and messages to appropriate staff

Requirements

• Effectively utilize written and oral communication
• Write legibly
• Able to function with frequent interruptions
• Possess organizational skills
• Display effective communication with a polite, compassionate, caring attitude, and demonstrate responsiveness to needs of patients and families consistent with the Caring Model Principles
• Communicate routine information to patients and visitors
• Transcribe physician’s orders, perform computer activities, and maintain equipment in proper working order
• Maintain the cleanliness of the unit, ordering and stocking appropriate inventory of departmental supplies, setting up rooms for new patients, and other activities
• Perform clerical duties including assembling charts, and compiling reports and records
• Take an active role in enhancing abilities to carry out job functions through professional/job related growth and development
• Provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support to the patient/family with respect to age specific and culturally sensitive needs as described in the department’s scope of service

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• A degree from higher level education degree that requires a high school diploma or GED as a pre-requisite is also permitted
• Previous clerical and computer experience is desired
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

Skills

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Pay

N/A

Schedule

24 hours per week

6:00pm-6:30am

Weekend and holiday rotation