Position Purpose:
Performs clerical duties that support the daily activities of nursing units. Works cooperatively with the nursing staff and other health team members to enhance quality patient care and patient satisfaction.
What you will Do:
Acts as receptionist and assists in-patient care delivery when appropriate: Answers telephone calls promptly and politely and answers questions as appropriate.
Prepares and maintains patient charts: Maintains enough chart supplies and assembles new patient charts and when appropriate prepares in advance.
Schedules treatments procedures and tests and arranges for patient transport.
Maintains and distributes unit supplies and materials.
Types legal documents including birth certificates fetal death certificates summary sheets and paternity affidavits.
Performs admission discharge transfer functions in Capacity Management
HUC Charge Poster: Compiles ADT listing and charge sheets etc.
Hours/Schedule:
.6 FTE; 48 hours per pay period; typically works 12-hour shifts (7:00am-7:00pm); Will include a weekend and holiday rotation.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED
Medical Secretary Medical Administrative Secretary or Medical Assistant degree preferred.
Without Medical Secretary prefer 3 years experience in a medical office/hospital setting.
High language intermediate math intermediate reasoning ability.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Typing with knowledge of medical terminology
BLS required if working in ED; Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI) within 6 months of hire if working in ED or Mental Health Unit
Position Highlights and Benefits
We care about your well-being both physical and mental which is why our benefit package includes:
Wellness programs
Personalized health dental & vision insurance plans
Paid time off
Long- and short-term leave
Retirement planning
Life insurance coverage
Ministry/Facility Information:
MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care MercyOne is there for you in critical moments:
MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center
MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center Community Level IV Trauma Designation
MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center Community Level IV Trauma Designation
With more than 2500 colleagues MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa.
MercyOne Medical Group Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care pediatric internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk Bremer Buchanan Benton Butler Fayette and Tama counties.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are 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 disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
IC
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