Unit Secretary - Med Surg 3 - Days - Full Time

Weve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942 but one thing has never changed our commitment to serve heal lead educate that every award earned every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner whether you work with patients every day or support those who do you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

Education

Required High School diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

Preferred Experience in the medical/healthcare industry

Certifications

Preferred Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windowsstyle applications various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Thorough understanding of medical terminology.

• Selfdirected and able to work independently.

• Ability to and experience exercising good judgment in handling difficult situations.

• Effective planning organizing and time management skills.

Job Duties

• Provides clerical support for the department and Interdisciplinary Team.

• Serves as Patient Experience Ambassador for the unit.

• Adapts to rapid changes in the unit / department in a positive constructive manner.

• Assesses EPIC chart reports to ensure unit charges/utilization are maintained adequately.

• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population including but not limited to: respect for privacy method of introduction to the patient adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities duties and skills. Other duties may be added or this description amended at any time.

Complies with the Ochsner Health System Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety patient privacy and/or other compliancerelated concerns.

Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt transport storage preparation dispensing administration cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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