Unit Secretary - ICU - Part time - Evenings

About the position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're 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. The position involves performing clerical services and tasks for a specific unit in healthcare facilities, including answering phone calls and responding to inquiries from patients/residents, outlying facilities or providers about healthcare programs and services or requests for transferring patients into a facility. Depending on the department, the role may provide support to RN or physician staff or receive and dispatch correspondence for the designated unit. Additional responsibilities include assisting with administrative tasks, such as ordering supplies and scheduling, and collaborating to create and maintain a clean environment within healthcare facilities. Direct patient contact will vary based on the department, and primary duties will vary accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical services and tasks for a specific unit in healthcare facilities.
• Answer phone calls and respond to inquiries from patients/residents, outlying facilities, or providers.
• Provide support to RN or physician staff as needed.
• Receive and dispatch correspondence for designated unit.
• Assist with administrative tasks, such as ordering supplies and scheduling.
• Collaborate to create and maintain a clean environment within healthcare facilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least one year experience in a healthcare setting and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• May require Basic Life Support (BLS) certification dependent upon department.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package