Nursing Unit Secretary jobs in Portland, OR

Maryville is seeking an experienced full-time Unit Secretary to join its well-respected team of dedicated health-care professionals. If you are a high-energy professional with an eye for detail and compassion for seniors, please consider helping us provide that high quality of care for which Maryville is known for.

Schedule:: Monday-Friday 9 am- 5:30pm

Benefits: :

• Medical (that covers treatments by naturopaths, chiropractors, acupuncturists and massage

• therapists).

• Dental.

• Vision.

• Short term and Long term disability insurance.

• Employee assistance program and a tax-sheltered annuity program with a generous employer match

Responsibilities include:

• Greet new and existing patients upon their arrival for appointments or procedures.

• Schedule patient appointments, both new and follow-up.

• Make copies and fax paperwork to other medical offices upon receiving an official request for records.

• Enter physician orders into the patient medical record.

• Organize and maintain patient files and records, retrieve test results as needed for physician's review.

• Maintain organization of the work space.

• Coordinate/communicate patient care needs with other departments.

• Call patients to inform them of upcoming appointments and reschedule as needed.

• Prepare patient files and charts in anticipation of discharges and transfers to other physicians or departments.

• Maintain office and medical supplies as requested by nursing staff.

• Support nursing staff as needs arise.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Exceptional knowledge of medical terminology and hospital processes.

• Experience scheduling patient appointments in accordance with doctor's availability and providing the patient with instructions prior to procedures.

• Ability to effectively work within medical record software and update files accurately.

• Experience working in data entry software and maintaining detailed information regarding available stock and supplies.

• Experience maintaining a professional level of patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA policy.

• Strong written and communication skills when speaking with patients and physicians.

• Ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with patients, their family members and staff at every level of the organization.

• Keen eye and attention to detail.

• Excellent interpersonal and administrative skills.

• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person