[ref. k64934422] Unit Secretary - Oncology

Overview:

Under the supervision of director or delegate, assists in the performance of clerical and administrative duties.

Qualifications:

High school graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities:

• Receives, prioritizes and disseminates information to appropriate persons or other departments.
• Responsibility for sending for patients and answering phones in a timely fashion.
• Handle intercom calls appropriately.
• Handle emergency situations including add-on cases appropriately.
• Ability to operate and trouble shoot copier, printers and fax machine, including ability to print labels, clear paper jams and change cartridges.
• Knowledge of computer scheduling, documentation and other programs
• Schedules surgical procedures and able to accurately move or change cases as needed.
• Print reports from systems
• Able to access patient charts, lab and x-ray results when requested.
• Communicate with surgeon offices regarding cases, schedules, blocks, etc.
• Input surgical case documentation and charges accurately into systems
• Input tissue tracking and implant tracking data into appropriate systems
• Organizes and prioritizes assigned clerical duties.
• Maintains safe, efficient and adequately supplied environment. Displays a self-directed, mature, disciplined and tactful approach to work duties.
• Seeks help appropriately.
• Protects patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrates knowledge of unit standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.