Unit Secretary - Oncology
Sanford Health
Summary
Join the Oncology's Welcome Desk position! We are seeking a warm, welcoming face to greet our families and visitors to the Oncology's inpatient units. This role provides support to our inpatient teams through assisting with preparing unit documents, and additional clerical tasks.
Job description
Department Details
Join the Oncology's Welcome Desk position! We are seeking a warm, welcoming face to greet our families and visitors to the Oncology's inpatient units. This role provides support to our inpatient teams through assisting with preparing unit documents, and additional clerical tasks.
Shifts: Monday and Friday with Rotating Weekends: 6:30am-4:30pm
Summary
Performs clerical services and tasks for a specific unit in healthcare facilities.
Job Description
Answering phone calls and responding to inquiries from patients/residents, outlying facilities or providers about healthcare programs and services or request of transferring patients into a facility. Depending on the department, may provide support to RN or physician staff or receiving and dispatching correspondence for designated unit. Assisting with administrative tasks, such as ordering supplies and scheduling. Collaborating to create and maintain a clean environment within healthcare facilities. Depending on department, direct patient contact will vary. Primary duties will vary by department.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
At least one year experience in a healthcare setting and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
May require Basic Life Support (BLS) certification dependent upon department.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- At least one year experience in a healthcare setting preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
- May require Basic Life Support (BLS) certification dependent upon department
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.