Secretary jobs in Bangor, ME

Northern Light A.R. Gould

Department: Day Surgery

Position is located: Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.000000:

Work Schedule: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Summary :

Using Organization Standards of Behavior-demonstrate professionalism at all times with patients and co-workers. A team player is necessary for this position of variable skills, organization and independent working environment. Fast paced setting requires independent thinking and ability and willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changes.

Responsibilities:

• Performs clerical duties associated with admitting, transferring or discharging patients.
• Performs registration to assure patient satisfaction and continuity of care.
• Works closely with coders, for accuracy of coding / charges.
• Transcribes provider orders for laboratory work or other tests or treatments as warrants. Manages follow-up to see that requisition is received and tests are completed.
• Enter all daily charges.
• Coordinates with Radiology for patients to be observed after x-ray procedures.
• Schedules patients for minor procedures.
• Participates and encourages all aspects of professionalism.
• Checks on and orders supplies as needed to keep department stocked.
• Keeps daily log of all patients obtaining services through DSU and calculates and reports out all daily/monthly stats.
• Registers all patients coming through DSU and confirms all patient demographic and financial information is correct and reviewed for accuracy updating the information obtained in the computer system generating a registration form.

Other Information :

Competencies and Skills

• Achieves Results: Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives. Consistently moves forward with direct actions in order to attain or exceed objectives. Manages their own time effectively to accomplish assigned tasks. Successfully prioritizes multiple projects and duties as needed.
• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
• Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.
• Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
• Promotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances. Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues.

Education

• Required No Minimum Requirement

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable.
• Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.