Unit Secretary - Emergency Department (FT Day Shift)

**JOB SUMMARY** Performs and participates in administrative duties which assist a hospital unit to function optimally. Maintains an organized healthcare setting and allows medical and nursing staff to focus on patient care. Maintains a line of communication between the patients and clinical staff. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** Proficient in use of the computer, with good typing skills. --- Understands medical terminology and hospital department workflows. Enters orders in the computer accurately. Answers telephones professionally and promptly. Assists with registration, billing, and insurance authorization activities as needed. Schedules appointments, arranges transportation as needed. Familiar with Policies, Procedures, and Protocols. Care and Documentation meets current standards of practice and complies with all such guidelines. Other duties as assigned to support the overall effectiveness of the department and organizational performance in accordance with Curry Health Network's Mission, Vision and Shared Values. **SHARED VALUES** **Service:** We serve with compassion and understanding. **Teamwork: **We are one team - each one of us makes a difference. **Curiosity:** We promote learning. **Integrity:** We live by honesty, trust, and doing the right thing by our organizational values. **MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS** **Education & Experience** * High school graduate or equivalent. **Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities** * Moderate computer skill including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). * Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work with people in close situations, using excellent communication and listening skills. * Strong organizational and prioritization ability. * Multitasking and time management is critical to performance of the role. ** ** **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS** ** ** **Physical Demands** On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities: None of the time: **_Taste or Smell_** Up to 1/3 of the time:**_Stand; Reach with hands and arms_** From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: **_Walk and Reach with Hands & Arms_** Up 2/3 of the time and more: **_Sit; Talk or hear; Use hands to finger, handle or feel_** This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted as follows: None of the time: **_up to or_** **_more than 100 pounds_** Up to 1/3 of the time: **_up to 50 pounds_** From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: **_no requirement_** Up to 2/3 of the time and more: **_no requirement_** **_ _** This job has special vision requirements as follows: **_Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus._** ** ** **Work Environment** ** ** This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions: None of the time: **_Extreme heat/cold; Wet/humid; fumes/airborne particles; work with explosives; vibration; outdoor weather; Working near moving mechanical parts; Toxic or caustic chemicals; Risk of electrical shock_** Up to 1/3 of the time: **_no requirement_** From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time:**_no requirement_** **_ _** The typical noise level for the work environment is: **_very quiet to moderate noise._** Hearing requirements: **_ability to hear alarms on equipment, patient call and instructions._** This job requires the following repetitive motion actions: From 1 - 2 hours per day: **_foot control_** From 3 - 4 hours per day: **_grasping: firm/heavy; fine dexterity_** From 5 - 6 hours per day:**_grasping: simple/light_** From 7+ hours per day: **_hands; grasping: simple, light_** _This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time to meet the needs of the organization._