Unit Secretary (PCU) (Monday - Friday 3p - 7p)
Surgery Partners, Inc · Lafayette, LA · 1 wk ago
On-siteAdministrativePart-time
About the role
This position acts as a receptionist and performs clerical duties in a healthcare setting.
Responsibilities
- Greet guests, visitors, answer questions and provide assistance
- Perform daily clerical duties related to admissions and discharges
- Prepare and process requisitions for diagnostic and therapeutic services
- Maintain stock of routine supplies according to par level
- Support the assigned department
- Compile and enter accurate patient charges
- Retrieve and enter statistical data from patient records
- Greet patients/families promptly and courteously
- Answer the telephone, take messages, and direct callers
- Relay messages and information with caution and good judgment
- Direct patient, family, or visitor complaints to appropriate personnel
- Interact with patients and families considering age/developmental stages
- Adhere to hospital policies and procedures, including guidelines for conduct, compliance, diversity, and confidentiality
- Identify and address potential risks to patients
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Two (2) years clerical experience in a healthcare setting
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
Qualifications
- Effective communication skills (oral and written)
- Computer skills
- Teamwork and collaboration skills
- Strong critical thinking skills