Summary

We are hiring for a Unit Secretary
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Acadia Extended Care, 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.

Responsibilities

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• Receives lab and x-ray results and places them on the chart for the physician to review.
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• Completes and delivers and/or inputs lab and x-ray requests as directed.
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• Answers the telephone in a courteous manner and routes calls as appropriate
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• Delivers and collects information for the Administrative offices at least daily.
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• Maintains bulletin boards in the nurses' stations with current materials as directed by the DON or charge nurse.
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• Transcribes orders from the physicians' order sheets to the Kardex.
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• Faxes a copy of medication orders to the dispensing pharmacy within a timely manner
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• Notifies consults in a timely manner.
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• Checks charts on a daily basis and ensures that there is an appropriate amount of forms in each chart.
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• Maintains files in a neat and orderly fashion
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• Compiles the patient chart upon discharge and forwards to the Medical Records department as defined by hospital policy and procedure.
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• 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.
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• Assists with other duties as indicated.
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• Performs purchasing tasks as required and follows task sheet duties as needed.
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• Performs other duties as directed by the DON/Administrator.
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Education and Experience

\n Formal Education: High School Diploma or equivalent\n
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\n Experience: Less than 6 months\n
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\n License, Registration, and / or Certification Requirement: No\n
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\n Education Requirements\n
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• High school diploma or equivalent.
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\n Experience Desired\n
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• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred
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\n Skill Requirements\n
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• Excellent verbal communication skills.
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• Basic computer skills required.
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• General clerical and organizational skills required
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Company Overview
LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.

Acadia Extended Care Hospital a part of LHC Group family of providers - the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.