Medical Secretary jobs in Augusta, GA

Duties:

• Coordinates surgery schedule information and updates by running 7:00 a.m. reports and 10:00 a.m. schedule and distributes appropriately.
• Develops daily call schedule, incorporates corrections and distributes.
• Assembles OR chart packets.
• Maintains payroll sheet for OR associates with corrections performed at a minimum of every other day and the Monday before payroll to ensure completion.
• Performs payroll duties daily for travelers by faxing time records to appropriate sources.
• Orders lab cultures, specimens, x-ray, and other tests in computer and notifies by phone as needed.
• Assists in delivering specimens to lab as needed.
• Requests reports of diagnostic studies performed.
• Photocopies necessary documents and assists with copier use as needed.
• Maintains copier and its supplies requesting service appropriately as needed.
• Keeps forms and supplies ordered on Monday or Tuesday for OR, PACU, and OR lounge.
• Maintains PACU file drawer with appropriate forms at physician’s desk.
• Files Special Purchase Requisitions weekly in appropriate book.
• Maintains and updates associate and physician phone list.
• Retrieves mail from mailroom and appropriately distributes to OR and PACU.
• Calls registration for patient bed assignment and notifies Patient Care Technicians of when to transport patients.
• Contacts physicians by telephone when needed to assist OR schedule efficiency.
• Receives data information as requested in a prompt manner.
• Registers patients for epidural classes.
• Establishes and maintains a workable par level of office supplies.
• Generates work orders for any items in need of repair.
• Generates purchase orders for requested items.
• Maintains clean desk area and prior to leaving, daily wipes down desk area and telephones appropriately.
• Records and reports information clearly, completely and accurately.
• Utilizes written and verbal communication to report significant information to OR staff.
• Demonstrates ability and willingness to work collaboratively with co-workers, managers, physicians, and all members of the health care team.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.

Requirements:

High school diploma is required.

At least 2 years secretarial experience preferred. Knowledge of OR activities extremely helpful. Medical terminology. Clerical skills including Microsoft programs as well as hospital computer based programs.

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.