Secretary - Emergency Department at Baxter Health – Mountain Home, Arkansas

Come join our dynamic team in the ED! Learn new skills. Be in on the action!

SUMMARY:

The Emergency Department Secretary provides organizational, receptionist, and clerical support to patient care units and the health care team. The ED Secretary communicates effectively via a variety of modalities with patients, visitors, and facility staff and plays an integral role in communication across the continuum of care. Functions as a resource to members of the health care team and is familiar with multiple BRMC resources. Secretarial activities complement the patient care delivery model. Carries out all aspects of the job using good judgment and problem-solving skills, strong interpersonal skills, and assumes responsibility for self-development within the role and participates in continuous improvement activities. The ED Secretary supports the healthcare team by anticipating and responding to team requests and patient needs. Monitors telemetry central station.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience: No minimum experience required; Basic knowledge of computer systems and strong keyboarding skills preferred
Certifications: BLS preferred

Other: Basic Arrhythmia within 1 year of hire

Safety Sensitive Designation:

This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Spend 8 hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse, daily. Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, twist, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure

Work Environment:

Patient rooms, nursing unit, hospital environment.