Ward Secretary – Emergency Department – Straight Nights

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Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility: Bemidji Medical Center
Location: Bemidji, MN
Address: 1300 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
Shift: 8 Hours – Night Shifts
Job Schedule: Part time
Weekly Hours: 24.00
Salary Range: $19.05 – $25
Union Position: Yes

Job Summary

Serves as a support person for the nursing staff by providing clerical/secretarial and receptionist services. Assists in the efficient and effective operation of the unit. Promotes public relations to assure service excellence to patients, families, visitors and hospital departmental staff. On the job training provided to the point of competency.

Performs clerical duties including answering telephones, distributing mail, preparing and filing paperwork, ordering and storing supplies, and the schedules for the department. Responsible for greeting and directing visitors, relaying information and messages to staff. Files documents and test results within medical records. May track physician renewal and credentialing as well as vacation dependent upon department.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Familiarity with medical terminology either through past work experience or formal technical training in medical secretary course work. Typing skills of at least 40 words/minute. Proficient in use of computers and computer software.

Certification and registry with the Minnesota Board of Nursing Assistant Registry is preferred.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0200211
Job Function: Administrative Support
Featured: No