An Emergency Room Unit Secretary is hired to clerical, and administrative tasks in hospitals. A well-drafted Emergency Room Unit Secretary Resume mentions the following core duties – handling incoming calls, registering and admitting emergency room patients, obtaining insurance information and collecting payments from patients; ordering and replenishing all office and medical supplies; presenting patient charts, madding transportation arrangements for ER patients charts, and coordinating all emergency events, preparing and maintaining records related to patient admissions, and test results; and maintaining positive professional relationships with clinical staff.
The nature of the job demands the following skills and abilities – experience in handling clerical and administrative tasks; knowledge of data entry and bookkeeping practices; knowledge of medical terminology, codes, and ER medications; familiarity with workplace safety measures; and the ability to conduct medical assessments. A degree is commonplace among job applicants.
Summary : As an Emergency Room Unit Secretary, responsible for Providing comfort measures, e.g. positioning, extra blankets/pillows, Providing for safety through the use of low bed position, side rails, restraints as ordered, adequate lighting, slippers, identification of hazards, assisted ambulation.
Skills : Clinic Setting, Emergency Room Setting.
Description :
Read/transcribed/entered MD orders in to the computer system accurately.
Called all codes including STEMI, Stroke, Blue, Trauma, Grey.
Arranged trauma team including paging trauma physician.
Arranged helicopter transfer to level I trauma center if needed.
Served as the unit's communication person, answering phone calls, taking and relaying messages.
Answered questions of visitors, physicians, or other departments in person or by phone.
Initiated emergency protocol under the direction of a physician or charge nurse.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Diploma In CPC
Emergency Room Unit Secretary Resume
Summary : To establish a long-term career in a company where I may utilize my Emergency Room Unit Secretary professional skills and knowledge to be an effective Associate Program Manager and inspiration to those around me.
Skills : Driving, Forklift Operation.
Description :
Extended courtesies to patients, staff, families and visitors in a prompt and responsible manner.
Recognized and facilitated difficult customer situations appropriately, using nmh resources for timely resolution.
Recognized patient care requests requiring urgent attention and informs appropriately staff.
Tracked patient scheduling for tests and procedures and informs care providers of anticipated time.
Demonstrated ability to use computer technology required in job including, but not limited to Primes, Power chart, Patient Scheduling System, Patient Tracking System, People-soft, as required on patient care unit.
Performed all tasks to meet the needs of physicians, staff, patients and other customers.
Demonstrated acceptable organizational skills.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Business Administration
Emergency Room Unit Secretary Resume
Headline : As an Emergency Room Unit Secretary, responsible for Assisting Licensed Independent Practitioners with routine exams, e.g. positioning of the patient to listen for breath sounds, etc., and pelvic exams, Obtaining vital signs as directed by RN.
Skills : Medical terminology, spirometry, ABI, EKG, Metabolic Test, EMR system, E-clinical, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Transcribe doctor order's, Abstract patient charts.
Description :
Performed customer service and clerical tasks for the ER unit.
Entered work orders, labs and radiology reports into a computer database.
Assisted in implementing discharge orders, delivering specimens to the lab, retrieving radiology reports and equipment needs as requested by the medical chart.
Notified the appropriate personnel of STAT orders.
Prepared and maintained patient records including filing of reports.
Directed phone request regarding patient status to the appropriate personnel.
Received phone lab reports and communicated results to the nurse and physicians when directed in a timely manner.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
M.S. In Physician Assistant
Emergency Room Unit Secretary Resume
Summary : Motivated responsible worker with exceptional attendance record, looking for new career. Hoping to find a busy fast paced working environment, where I can make a difference.
Skills : McKesson, AS400 Patient Search Microsoft XP Windows, IDX Computer System, Event Planner.
Description :
Facilitated, developed and updated the process of written, verbal and computerized physician order entries.
Ordered are communicated over multi healthcare databases to medical staff and departments to ensure superior patient care.
Managed nursing care and make decisions to prioritize, develop specific goals and care plans based on patients' medical necessity.
Performed and manipulated data to identify, communicate and recommend solutions to ensure accurate claim submission for hospital, physician and practitioner reimbursement.
Generated and maintained support data for patients and clinical care reports for quality assurance and process improvement.
Verified and evaluated medical records for procedures and diagnoses documented in the medical record to authorized appropriate claim submission, payment and recovery.
Initiated phone calls to patients, providers and other insurance companies to gather coordination of benefits.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
High School Diploma
Emergency Room Unit Secretary Resume
Headline : Seeking an Emergency Room Unit Secretary profession with an outstanding career opportunity that will offer a rewarding work environment along with a winning team that will fully utilize management skills.
Skills : Customer Service, Microsoft Office, EMR.
Description :
Admitted the emergency room patients.
Created a patient chart with necessary paperwork completed and signed by the patient.
Entered daily medications and laboratory orders from daily patient standing orders.
Secured all laboratory results and other diagnostic results were on charts for daily Physician rounds.
Assisted Physicians in rounding duties.
Assisted Charge Nurse with various day to day responsibilities.
Telemetry Monitored Technician Carefully watched up to a dozen telemetry monitored patients by way of visual screens.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor Of Science
Emergency Room Unit Secretary Resume
Headline : Looking for a profession where there is room for advancement, that can be my long term career home. Energetic and reliable, Skilled with working with a diverse group of people. Excellent communication and computer skills; ability to work independently or as part of a team to meet project deadlines; multicultural awareness with a high level of adaptability. Fast leaner and dependable.
Skills : Computer Skills, Training Skills.
Description :
Ordered labs, organized patient charts, obtained patient signatures on consent forms, paged physicians, made phone calls on behalf of medical staff, and directed patient visitors.
Maintained meticulous medical records and ensured data accuracy.
Updated database and ran 4 programs to order all necessary labs and ensure unit functioned cohesively.
Access Coordinator Acted as initial point of contact for admissions-related inquiries.
Registered patients for inpatient and outpatient services at Behavioral Health or Roxie Avenue Center.
Gathered patients' clinical information to facilitate physician's assessment.
Verified insurance information in adherence to departmental procedures; ensured all requisite pre-authorizations and pre-certifications were obtained.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS
Emergency Room Unit Secretary Resume
Summary : To obtain an Emergency Room Unit Secretary position which will allow me to utilize my administrative and people skills acquired over the past twenty-five years in the healthcare field, also looking for entry level management.
Skills : Data Entry, Type 60 Wpm, Computer Skills, Microsoft Word, Excellent Customer Service, Outlook Express, Healthcare, iPhone, IPad, Coordinator.
Description :
Handled all physician requests including contacting other physicians for consultations.
Entered all physician orders in the computer and followed up with radiology, lab, etc.
Kept the Nursing staff informed of patient needs, transfers, etc.
Made things happen, when others could not.
Tracked and compiled quality assurance data on patient visits, outcomes, and where they were directed to next.
Informed nurse of any dangerous arrhythmias.
Implemented necessary changes and trained new and existing staff on updated and ongoing policies and procedures.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
High School Diploma
Emergency Room Unit Secretary Resume
Objective : Emergency Room Unit Secretary with 6+ years of experience in assisting under the direction of charge nurse with chest compressions during CPR, assisting with the application of EKG electrode placement, pulse oximetry placement, etc., as directed by RN, and also Performing 12 lead EKG after orientation to equipment and instruction.
Skills : MS Office, Data Entry, Receptionist, Medical Terminology, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Windows 7.
Description :
Monitored charts for new patient orders and follow thru with order completion.
Arranged transfers to outside facilities.
Obtained appropriate forms for the providers and nurses.
Logged patients in ER Log.
Oversaw that paperwork is properly completed in order for reimbursement and restocking of orthopedic supplies.
Corresponded with Doctors, Nurses, and patients to ensure appropriate care.
Assisted with the orientation of new employees.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
MS
Emergency Room Unit Secretary Resume
Summary : As an Emergency Room Unit Secretary, responsible for Assisting with the discharge of patients which may include reinforcement of discharge teaching done by RN, Recording and circulates during trauma resuscitations after proper education, and demonstrated competencies.
Identified and resolved system and account issues.
Organized, updated and maintained patient charts.
Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information.
Trained new employees.
Responsible for answering telephones in the Emergency Room and Hospital after hours.
Answered phones, transferring calls to appropriate departments, as well as making outbound calls to arrange follow up care.
Evaluated and provided feedback to peers on their annual performance review.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
GED
Emergency Room Unit Secretary Resume
Summary : Patient-focused Unit Clerk skilled at medical billing and office management. Reliable multi-tasker with Emergency Room and Medical Records experience. Skilled with technical, clerical, and patient support. Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively to patients and staff. Customer service-oriented, skilled in greeting patients, scheduling outpatient procedures, and preparing patient charts.
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