Unit Secretary - Acute Care

**Part-time | On-site | Gold Beach, OR** **Compensation Range:** $22.46 - $33.97 - Compensation is based on experience, with a range reflecting entry-level candidates through those with 15+ years of experience. Eligible positions may also qualify for additional compensation with applicable shift, weekend, certification, or other differentials. **Additional Compensation Differential Opportunities:** - **Licensed Positions:** NOC Shift (7:00 PM–7:00 AM): **+$3.50/hour.** | Weekend Shift (12:00 AM Saturday–11:59 PM Sunday): **+$3.00/hour.** - **Non-Licensed Positions:** NOC Shift (7:00 PM–7:00 AM): **+$3.00/hour.** | Weekend Shift (12:00 AM Saturday–11:59 PM Sunday): **+$2.00/hour.** **JOB SUMMARY** Performs and participates in administrative duties which assist a hospital unit to function optimally. Maintains an organized healthcare setting and allows medical and nursing staff to focus on patient care. Maintains a line of communication between the patients and clinical staff. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** | Proficient in use of the computer, with good typing skills. | | --- | | Understands medical terminology and hospital department workflows. | | Enters orders in the computer accurately. | | Answers telephones professionally and promptly. | | Assists with registration, billing, and insurance authorization activities as needed. | | Schedules appointments, arranges transportation as needed. | | Familiar with Policies, Procedures, and Protocols. Care and Documentation meets current standards of practice and complies with all such guidelines. | | Other duties as assigned to support the overall effectiveness of the department and organizational performance in accordance with Curry Health Network’s Mission, Vision and Shared Values. | **SHARED VALUES** **Service:** We serve with compassion and understanding. **Teamwork:** We are one team – each one of us makes a difference. **Curiosity:** We promote learning. **Integrity:** We live by honesty, trust, and doing the right thing by our organizational values. **MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS** **Education & Experience** - High school graduate or equivalent. **Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities** - Moderate computer skill including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). - Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work with people in close situations, using excellent communication and listening skills. - Strong organizational and prioritization ability. - Multitasking and time management is critical to performance of the role. **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS** **Physical Demands** On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities: None of the time: ***Taste or Smell*** Up to 1/3 of the time: ***Stand; Reach with hands and arms*** From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: ***Walk and Reach with Hands & Arms*** Up 2/3 of the time and more: ***Sit; Talk or hear; Use hands to finger, handle or feel*** This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted as follows: None of the time: ***up to or*** ***more than 100 pounds*** Up to 1/3 of the time: ***up to 50 pounds*** From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: ***no requirement*** Up to 2/3 of the time and more: ***no requirement*** **** This job has special vision requirements as follows: ***Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.*** **Work Environment** This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions: None of the time: ***Extreme heat/cold; Wet/humid; fumes/airborne particles; work with explosives; vibration; outdoor weather; Working near moving mechanical parts; Toxic or caustic chemicals; Risk of electrical shock*** Up to 1/3 of the time: ***no requirement*** From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: ***no requirement*** **** The typical noise level for the work environment is: ***very quiet to moderate noise.*** Hearing requirements: ***ability to hear alarms on equipment, patient call and instructions.*** This job requires the following repetitive motion actions: From 1 – 2 hours per day: ***foot co…