Secretary - Emergency Department – Part-time – 30 hours/week - Nights (3pm-1am)

Position Summary

The Emergency secretary attends the nursing station, acting as a receptionist to internal and external costumers, and patients who call or present to the desk. The secretary processes orders, helps expedite patient flow, and makes arrangement of care as directed by RN’s, PA’s, and physicians. The secretary compiles department data and statistics.

Essential Functions

• Compiles and verifies patient charges.
• Maintains strict confidentially with patient information.
• Anticipates departmental needs of office supplies and maintains stock.
• Manages multiple phone lines.
• Retrieves patient information and data from internal EMR and other health care facilities, as directed by ER team members.

Position Requirements

• The 24 hour operations of the department require a weekend and holiday rotation.
• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Course completion of Medical Terminology or equivalent experience
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS