Secretary – Outpatient Surgery Center – Howland Outpatient Surgery

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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MISSION

The mission of Mercy Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus by improving the health of our communities with emphasis on people who are poor and under-served.

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Secretary under the direction of the Manager is responsible for the overall clerical functioning of the Out Patient Surgery Center performs general and specific clerical duties scheduling and receptionist duties associated with administrative and nursing functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma/GED

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in clerical functions medical record completion requirements and transcribing orders. (Preferred)
• Completion of medical terminology courses (preferred)
• Computer literacy.
• One year previous experience working in specialty area (preferred)

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Follows detailed written and oral instructions.
• Completes specific routine tasks.
• Requires basic reading writing and simple arithmetic skills.
• May operate basic equipment/machinery.

Problem Solving/Decision Making:

• Makes decisions by reviewing defined alternatives.
• Receives assistance from standard procedures coworkers and/or supervisor(s).

Scope of Impact/Accountability:

• Impact is generally focused on intermediate work area. May also affect closely related activities in other work units on a temporary basis.
• Influence is indirect and supportive in nature.
• Accountability is restricted.
• Activities are usually assigned by others.

Interpersonal Communication:

• Works independently.
• Interactions are generally brief and informal.
• Requires common courtesy.

PRINCIPAL JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

receptionist activities including but not limited to: coordinates incoming outgoing and intradepartmental communications; handles customers requests.

opens and routes incoming correspondence files laboratory and diagnostic information.

organized file system for patient related educational and administrative data.

maintains and organizes patient charts.

minutes of meetings as required.

transcribes letters reports and other communications as required.

the computer to prepare process and maintain memos letters reports inventories statistics and other requirements as assigned.

materials and assists in the preparation and organization of audio visual needs for educational purposes such as lectures conferences etc.

and submits requests for Administrative approval and action regarding travel professional dues books and material purchases etc.

organizes and submits monthly statistics.

a detailed and complete activity calendar on a daily weekly and monthly basis

regarding all Oncology Unit activities.

medical record. Initiates intake procedure for new patients; obtains information required for the patient chart (i.e. biopsy reports consultations laboratory information x-ray reports). Communicates with referring physicians office to obtain appropriate hard copy data for the chart.

and updates all active patient charts.

15. Assures that appropriate insurance information is obtained and works with the Patient Accounting Department and Physician Billing to have correct data including CPT and ICD-9 codes.

and completes all travel arrangements for conferences seminars etc.

patients with special needs to confirm appointments prior to date of appointment.

physicians schedule (office hours operations conferences meetings lectures travel and administrative activities etc.)

copies of chart patient data for hospital admission (including H&P key laboratory work clinical diagrams pathology reports and other designated information).

inventory of all office and clinical supplies and orders replacement material as needed.

and follows up on maintenance work orders.

in staff meetings and other department meetings as requested.

clinical data collection via fax printers mail and tube system; assures that documentation is placed on chart and/or distributed to appropriate staff.

physicians orders accurately as delegated by RN.

computer orders/entry function.

friendly assistance to patients family members and visitors.

phone courteously and respond to callers needs.

universal precautions.

enters patient charges and visit notifications into the computer.

30. Registers new patients accurately; obtain appropriate patient information i.e. demographic and insurance information completes MSP forms

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES Other:

1. Performs limited patients care activities.

ambulatory/wheelchair patients as directed by the RN.

with daily cleaning of the department.

other duties as assigned.

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate youre part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.

What we offer
Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical dental vision prescription coverage HAS/FSA options life insurance mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off parental and FMLA leave short- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .