Unit Secretary ER PRN Weekend Nights

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Organization:

Emergency Services

Job Summary:

Important Instructions for Candidates:

All internal or external candidates must upload an updated resume in Word or PDF format. Please ensure your resume includes the start and end dates (month and year) of any relevant positions you have held.

JOB SUMMARY
Coordinates nursing station, performs clerical and reception duties. Requisitions supplies, equipment, services as directed. Coordinates communications between customers and staff. Follows hospital policy and procedures.

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Unit: In our 14-bed Emergency Department, we care for adult and pediatric patients with 24/7 emergency medical conditions. Our patients are unique because we never know what will come through our door.

Schedule: PRN flexible shifts but primarily 9:00 pm to 3:00 am weekends

What you will do:

• Greeting Patients: Welcoming patients and visitors to the department.

• Managing Patient Records: Maintaining, filing, and organizing patient records.

• Scheduling: Coordinating appointments and procedures with healthcare providers.

• Communication: Answering phone calls and responding to inquiries from patients, family members, or staff.

• Administrative Tasks: Handling billing, accepting payments, and managing office supplies.

• Coordination: Working with other departments to ensure smooth patient care services.

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting

• Knowledge of medical terminology

• Proficiency in MS Office and EPIC patient management software

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Flexible schedule availability

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Answer telephones in appropriate manner.
• Input data into computer.
• Scans medical record into EPIC system
• Schedule appointments, physician/consults, coordinates transfers and EMS transports

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities:

* Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares informatio