Unit Secretary, Emergency Services-(260204-50000911)Purpose of PositionPerforms receptionist/secretarial duties within the Emergency Center and functions as the central communication source.
1.Maintains accurate, complete and up-to-date patient records as prescribed by established Emergency Center policies and procedures, obtaining old records, reports, results, dictation, transcription, etc., as instructed.
2.Answers phones, relays calls and/or messages, calls ancillary departments, private physicians, other healthcare facilities, etc., as requested.
3.Coordinate all transport resources by established Emergency Center, CCH and regulatory agency policies, procedures, standards and recommendations or as requested by authorized physicians, management or nurses.
4.Copies and faxes materials as requested, obtains, correlates and processes records and reports as required by established Emergency Center, CCH and regulatory agency policies, procedures, standards and recommendations or as requested by authorized physicians, management, or nurses.
5.Adheres to departmental operating procedures and maintains a cooperative and courteous relationship with co-workers, physicians, volunteers, patients, visitors and allied healthcare professionals.
6.Demonstrates proficiency and accuracy in the use of Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems) for looking up records.
7.Represents hospital in the community and within the hospital by maintaining confidentiality regarding patients.
8.Maintains adequate quantity of forms, materials and supplies within workstation.
9.Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures.
11.Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested by his/her immediate supervisor.
·Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
·Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare informatics systems.
·Successful passage of medical terminology course, or successful passage of medical terminology challenge exam.
·Medical Secretary/Medical Receptionist experience preferred
Schedule Details24 hours per week, rotating eves during week, 2p-10p, every other weekend and every other holiday. paid lunch
Cape Cod Hospital
Massachusetts-HyannisDepartmentCCH-Emergency ServicesAnnual/HourlyHourlyHiring Pay Range$18.3-$32.71
Cape Cod Healthcare is the leading provider of healthcare services for residents and visitors of Cape Cod. With more than 550 physicians, nearly 5,000 employees and 500 volunteers, Cape Cod Healthcare is comprised of two acute care hospitals, the Cape’s leading provider of homecare and hospice services (VNA), six urgent care centers, a primary and specialty care network, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, an assisted living facility, and numerous health services and programs.
We are committed to achieving and maintaining the highest standards in healthcare by partnering with other health and human service providers and continuing to invest in new technologies. By offering services like imaging and radiology, heart and vascular care, surgical services, orthopedics and urgent care, Cape Cod Healthcare provides access to exceptional medical services across the Cape.
For over a century, we have never wavered from our mission: To coordinate and deliver the highest quality, accessible health services, which enhance the health of all Cape Cod residents and visitors.
