What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Secretary Hospital position at LHC Group?
Summary
We are hiring for a Unit Secretary to work our LTAC Floor 7am-7pm on a rotational schedule
At Louisiana Extended Care Hospital of Lafayette, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people.
We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!
* employee wellness programs
* flexibility for true work-life balance
* holidays & paid time off
* continuing education & career growth opportunities
* company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals
Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!
Responsibilities
- Receives lab and x-ray results and places them on the chart for the physician to review.
- Completes and delivers and/or inputs lab and x-ray requests as directed.
- Answers the telephone in a courteous manner and routes calls as appropriate
- Delivers and collects information for the Administrative offices at least daily.
- Maintains bulletin boards in the nurses' stations with current materials as directed by the DON or charge nurse.
- Transcribes orders from the physicians' order sheets to the Kardex.
- Faxes a copy of medication orders to the dispensing pharmacy within a timely manner
- Notifies consults in a timely manner.
- Checks charts on a daily basis and ensures that there is an appropriate amount of forms in each chart.
- Maintains files in a neat and orderly fashion
- Compiles the patient chart upon discharge and forwards to the Medical Records department as defined by hospital policy and procedure.
- Assists the nurse with admission and discharges as follows:Checks physician orders and flags for the nurse;Makes follow-up appointments for the patients upon discharge;Applies the ID bracelets to the patients when directed.
- Assists with other duties as indicated.
- Performs purchasing tasks as required and follows task sheet duties as needed.
- Performs other duties as directed by the DON/Administrator.
Education and Experience
- Formal Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience: Less than 6 months
- License, Registration, and / or Certification Requirement: No
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in a healthcare setting preferred
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer skills required.
- General clerical and organizational skills required
Company Overview
Louisiana Extended Care Hospital of Lafayette a part of LHC Group, is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. From home health and hospice care to long-term acute care and community-based services, we deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Hospitals and health systems around the country have partnered with LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the home. More hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group, because we are united by a single, shared purpose: It's all about helping people.
Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability.
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