Eastern Connecticut Health Network (ECHN) is hiring: Unit Secretary in Vernon

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What We Offer

• Generous Vacation that is front loaded based on budgeted hours. Ex. 40 hours/ week = 26 days a year!
• Sick Time on an accrual basis
• 401(k)/Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Employee Assistance Program/Voluntary Benefit Options
• Tuition Reimbursement- eligible after 3 months of employment!
• Free Parking at all work sites: MMH- Employee Parking garage and parking lot, RGH- Parking lot
• Perk Spots (Discounts at local retailers, restaurants, travel, and childcare centers)
• Career Growth within the organization via career ladders, committee involvement, and more.

Position Summary

Performs a variety of clerical support and other duties to assist the nursing staff in carrying out daily patient care activities. Prepared and maintains patient medical records. Transcribes and expedites Physician orders. Functions as a Receptionist. Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Education/Certification

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Experience

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology required.

Competencies

• Must be able to read and communicate effectively using the English language.
• Basic Computer skills are necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meets, greets and directs all patients, families, visitors and health care team members. Provides accurate and appropriate information.
• Prepares medical records for new admissions and discharged patients. Maintains accurate medical record during patient stay.
• Accurately transcribes orders under the direction of a registered nurse. Enters orders in the computer system. Prioritizes orders by identifying those with timed or immediate action. Notifies appropriate nursing staff or department.
• Demonstrates accounting skills by correctly using payment resource, transfer of accurate billing data onto super bill, and cash management without errors. Maintains cash receipts as verification that cash was received by RGH cashier.
• Answers telephone in a polite and timely manner; retrieves and records voice mail messages. Distinguishes importance of calls and alerts RN/APRN as appropriate.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Assists nursing staff in maintaining smooth operation of clinic by scheduling appointments appropriately, setting patients up in rooms and preparing rooms for the next patient.
• Enters charges into the computer on a daily basis. Identifies trends in billing errors and follows through problem resolution in a timely manner.
• Orders supplies, processes work orders, enters charges and performs other coordinating activities to maintain unit operations.
• Collects data for quarterly reports and submits to clinical manager in a timely manner.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care and Medical Practices

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