Health Unit Secretary

At The CORE Institute, we are dedicated to taking care of you so you can take care of business! Our robust benefits package includes the following:

• Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits
• Monthly $43 stipend to use toward ancillary benefits
• HSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match
• 401k plan after 6 months of service with company match (Part-time employees included)
• Employee Assistance Program that is available 24/7 to provide support
• Employee Appreciation Days
• Employee Wellness Events

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED equivalent is required.
• One year of medical clerical experience in a hospital or physician office setting is required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtained within 90 days of hire.

Essential Functions

• Assists nursing staff to prepare patient charts and documents for preoperative care.
• Assists nursing staff to prepare and print all ordered discharge instructions and documents for all patients.
• Initiates patient status changes in various electronic systems as directed.
• Maintains and orders patient surgical chart forms.
• Collaborates with medical records department to ensure proper maintenance of patient charts.
• Collaborates with other hospital departments to ensure patients’ needs are addressed in a timely and effective manner.
• Answers and screens incoming telephone calls, directing them to correct person or department in a professional and courteous manner within minimum rings.
• Interacts with patients, general practitioners, health care professionals, and patient’s family members in a compassionate and kind manner.
• Receives patients in a polite and courteous manner, ensuring their needs are addressed.
• Receives and conveying messages in writing, electronically and verbally.
• Scanning, filing, and faxing the documents and preparing them for mail-out.
• Ensures that patient care areas are kept neat and clean, and reporting on any damage.
• Maintains strictest patient confidentiality and follows all HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Maintains a clean and organized workspace.
• Participates as an engaged and constructive member of the team.
• Demonstrates tact and understanding when dealing with patients and family members, team members, and members of other disciplines.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.