Unit Secretary- Telemetry Job at WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Cen

Overview

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Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or secretarial school.

Experience

• One (1) year of administrative or clerical experience.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Greeting and admitting patients to the department. Accurately prepares patient identification bands and name tags.
• Welcome visitors and respond to requests for information. Assist with delivering items to patient rooms.
• Collect department mail and distribute appropriately.
• Communicate transfer information when a patient is transferred to another facility.
• Maintain stock levels of office supplies.
• Execute clerical admission and discharge functions.
• Schedule follow-up appointments as requested by physicians.
• Arrange transportation for patients as necessary.
• Organize and maintain patient records and department records to ensure accurate documentation.
• Fax copies of patient charts as needed for transfers or follow-up care.
• Coordinate and facilitate ongoing communication to ensure efficient intradepartmental and interdepartmental operations.
• Communicate with other departments regarding admissions, discharges, transfers, or patient status; share information as appropriate.
• Answer telephones courteously and promptly, identify self and department, and route calls appropriately.
• Answer patient call bells promptly and dispatch appropriate personnel.
• Assist physicians and others by providing requested information about patients or department routines in accordance with hospital policy on Release of Patient Information.
• Coordinate and facilitate transportation of patients within and between departments.
• Assist with consults to other services in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain communication with other patient care departments (e.g., Dietary, Lab, Telemetry, Video Monitoring) to ensure patient care needs are met.

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity for operating standard office equipment.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• May be required to walk to various areas; may involve elevators and/or stairs.

Working Environment

• Clinical environment.

Skills And Abilities

• Basic computer knowledge and ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Job Description

40 hours/week. Weekends and Holidays off.

Must Be Able To

• Manage multiple requests and tasks at one time.
• Be organized and maintain a structured and efficient work environment.
• Display excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Act as a liaison between staff, management, ancillary staff, and physicians.
• Be proficient with Office software.

Schedule

40

Shift

Day

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Company

BMC Berkeley Medical Center

Cost Center

14 BMC Nursing Telemetry

Address

2500 Hospital Drive, Martinsburg, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.