Unit Secretary-Operating Room

Baptist Health

Lexington, KYFull-time$7.25/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation

$7.25/hr

Location

Lexington, KY

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Job overview

The Operating Room Unit Secretary provides front‑desk support in the surgical services department, answering phones, greeting visitors, handling inquiries, relaying messages, maintaining confidentiality, transporting patients and specimens, and performing clerical duties.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Computer SkillsMedical TerminologyCommunicationPatient TransportConfidentiality

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Full job description

Experience Required

None

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

Number Of Positions

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Summary

Job Description:

Operating Room Unit Secretary

Second shift (1430-2000); Monday -Friday

Surgical Services I Lexington, KY

Baptist Health Lexington Surgical Services Department encompasses several key areas: the Pre-Op Department, 20 operating rooms with a business office staff responsible for scheduling, a Postoperative Care Unit, an Endoscopy Department with dedicated pre- and post-op areas, and a Sterile Processing Department.

Description:

Answers telephone in a timely manner using proper etiquette.

Greets and assists visitors, patients, staff, physicians, and others at unit desk.

Answers inquiries and/or refers to appropriate resources.

Communicates effectively with other departments.

Relays messages promptly.

Works cooperatively with other services.

Maintains patient and organizational confidentiality at all times.

Ensures positive customer relations interactions.

Safety transfer and transports patients within the hospital.

Performs errands and other clerical/clinical duties as directed.

Safely transports specimens to laboratory.

Obtains items needed from tube system, pharmacy, etc. when necessary.

Records name of patient and attending physician on PACU log.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Computer skills.

Possess basic knowledge of medical terminology.

Benefits:

Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually

Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire

Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

PTO Sell Back Program

Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)

Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support

Retirement with Company Match

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES

Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."