Sheltering Arms Institute · 2 months ago
Unit Secretary
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSheltering Arms Institute is seeking a Unit Secretary to join the team. The Unit Secretary performs a variety of clerical tasks involved in preparing, maintaining and processing patient and unit activities, data and records.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Distributes patient care orders both computerized and/or written in accordance with established unit standards. All STAT, Now or Urgent orders are processed in accordance with unit standards
Demonstrates the ability to request patient transportation, as needed
Demonstrates the ability to schedule/order all tests, procedures and clinic appointments in an accurate and timely manner as required
Acts as a liaison with patient support departments in completing the processing of orders or making appropriate arrangements if patient needs or scheduling change
Notifies the RN and/or LPN immediately when a delay or inability to process orders occurs
Supports the safety and confidentiality of the patient record in the SAI environment
Organizes and maintains patient records with timeliness and accuracy in accordance with established policy and procedure
Prepares and maintains charts for admission, discharge, transfer, AMA, and expiration
Maintains and updating the admission and discharge log book
Assists other members of the healthcare team in locating patient information that may not be readily available
Maintains an adequate supply of forms and patient record materials
Prepares and maintains downtime forms and assists other members of the health care team in their use
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
Preferred
Previous experience setting up and maintaining office system (organizational skills) preferred
Previous experience with medical insurance, MIS, and medical terminology preferred
Previous experience in a health care setting preferred
Previous experience with Microsoft Office software preferred
Previous experience with use of EMR preferred
Completion of medical terminology course preferred
Company
Sheltering Arms Institute
Sheltering Arms Institute is a non-profit and donor-supported state-of-the-science physical rehabilitation hospital and network of outpatient centers that brings together the brand and clinical reputation of Sheltering Arms and the nationally ranked programs and research of VCU Health through a joint venture.
Founded in 2020
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Matt Wilks
Vice President, Chief Rehabilitation Officer
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