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.