What are the responsibilities and job description for the Department Secretary/Care Tech position at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System?
Department Secretary/Care Technician
Workplace Details
Join our team and see why Prairie Lakes Healthcare System continues to be named a Top Rural and Community Hospital year after year. Be a part of our mission to make a positive difference in the health of the patients and communities we serve by delivering accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is an independent, non-profit rural healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota.
POSITION SUMMARY
Provides appropriate direct and indirect patient care through the provision of clerical department secretary activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Greets patients and visitors upon arrival, and facilitates communication between family and physicians, volunteers, and staff nurses.
- Utilizes CPSI applications to schedule, update EWS with pertinent information, and assist with tracking board functions.
- Completes order entry, processes orders, and carries out clerical duties in support of patient care activities.
- Interacts with HIA, Coding, and Billing staff in support of department activities.
- Assists with department month-end activities for recurring medical outpatients, surgical, and other SDS patients as requested.
- Orders office supplies for Surgical Services departments.
- Assists with admission, transport, and discharge of patients.
- Other duties may be assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer Skills CPSI, Microsoft Office applications.
BENEFITS
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System offers comprehensive benefits for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
Additional benefits for those qualifying include:
• Flexible Spending Account
• Roth IRA retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program for mental health
• Education Loan Program
• Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a pre-employment background screening and reference check as a condition of employment.
