Unit Secretary Part Time Days
Baptist Health
Unit Secretary Part Time Days
Baptist Health
Full-spectrum health system with hospitals
Summary
Job Description:
The Unit Secretary will schedule/reschedule/cancel patient appointments within the department. They are responsible for verifying that physician orders for upcoming patient appointments have been received and for requesting any needed physician orders. They will perform patient check in and will obtain any required registration and insurance information. They will request prior medical records when needed. This person will be working in a fast-paced environment and will be expected to display expert customer service and communication skills to properly assist patients or office staff. They may also be asked to assist the nursing staff by performing selected nursing procedures and routine duties in caring for patients. All functions must be within the scope of training and instructions received and are under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Requirements:
Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
Experience with computers preferred
BCLS required within 90 days of hire
Full-spectrum health system with hospitals
Baptist Health is a regional health system with nine hospitals and more than 400 care sites across Kentucky and Indiana, offering inpatient services, outpatient clinics, home health, urgent care, diagnostic and surgery centers, and therapies. It combines employed physicians in Baptist Health Medical Group with a large network of independent clinicians to deliver comprehensive care across the continuum, including hospital care, primary care, specialty practices, and wellness services. Its hospitals hold Magnet or Pathway to Excellence nursing designations, reflecting a focus on nursing quality, and the system aims to provide accessible, high-quality health care to communities through a broad, integrated network. The goal is to improve community health by delivering coordinated, patient-centered care across a wide geographic footprint.
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