Cardiology Secretary, Cardiology Services, FT

Job Specifics

Career Department

Cardiovascular Services

Status

Full Time

Shift

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Average Weekly Hours

40

Contact

Employment Specialists

Phone

740.393.9612

Email

[email protected]

Posting Date

Tue, 02/03/2026 - 12:00pm

JOB SUMMARY

Performs a variety of secretarial, receptionist, and non-clinical nursing tasks under the direction of the professional staff. Interacts with others in a respectful and courteous manner. Collaborates with physician offices to schedule cath procedures. Documents accurately and in a timely manner. Communicates and collaborates with other healthcare team members. Adheres to organizational policies and procedures; regulatory accrediting body requirements and professional practice standards. Care will be provided to patients from adolescent, adult to geriatric.

Primary Job Responsibilities for Secretary

• Provides secretarial support to assist the unit and organization in its daily activities, i.e.:
• Updates and maintains education files for Cardiology Department.
• Gathers department statistical data, creates spreadsheets, and analyzes data reports, while ensuring accuracy.
• Keeps all necessary lists and schedules.
• Answers the phone in a professional manner and takes messages/directs calls as appropriate.
• Utilizes fax and photocopier as needed.
• Obtains old record from Health Information Management (HIM) or Horizon Patient Folder.
• Has the ability to sit for prolonged periods while conducting data entry work.

• Communicates effectively with team members, physicians, and other healthcare providers.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances.
• Participates in staff meetings, educational programs, committees, QA AND PI activities and mandatory in-services.
• Participates in maintaining unit functions.
• Demonstrates initiative in personal/ professional development.
• Presents a professional image.
• Assists with control of costs through the judicious use of human and material resources.
• Displays high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Maintain self-control under stressful situations and workload pressures without exhibiting negative behaviors.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates knowledge of disaster/emergency procedures and responds appropriately.

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for individual knowledge, skills, performance and behavior in accordance with hospital, division, and unit standards of care and policies and procedures.

• Utilizes measures to promote and maintain patient, visitor and personnel safety.

• Maintains patient, employee, physician, and organization confidentiality; respects the rights, privacy, and property of others.
• Maintains self-control under stressful situations and workload pressures without exhibiting negative behaviors.

• Demonstrates the appropriate use of infection control principles and personal protection equipment.
• Supports the mission, values, and vision of the organization

Requirements Include

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of Medical terminology.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR (BLS) certification required.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• Previous secretarial experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Working knowledge of typing and computer skills. Ability to type 45 words per minute, knowledgeable regarding Word, Access and Excel.
• Demonstration of excellent phone etiquette.
• Demonstration of time management and organizational skills.
• Successful completion of mandatory requirements including unit proficiencies/competencies.
• Demonstration of effective problem and decision-making, interpersonal, and team work skills.
• Demonstration of effective verbal and written communication, including proper grammar and spelling.
• Demonstration of positive customer service.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize work demands.