Unit Secretary
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
Lakeway, TX
Hours : day shift 6 : 45am - 7 : 15pm
Full Time
Compensation depends upon candidate's years of experience and internal equity.
Starting salary : $20 - $26.93 per hour based off experience
Benefits of becoming a Unit Secretary with us :
- Flexible scheduling with rotating weekends
- Manageable caseloads
- A high percentage of patients being discharged home
- Team-oriented and collaborative culture
- A network of over 50K employees nationwide with advancement and relocation opportunities
- Full-benefits package for full-time employees (including medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short and long term disability)
- Tuition assistance and professional development
- Eligibility and effective dates vary
Responsibilities
Performs clerical functions for the nursing unit, including record keeping, maintenance of logs and chart organization. Notifies the nursing staff and / or nurse manager in a timely manner of pertinent patient information, including physician orders, laboratory or test results, and communication from other departments.
Act as a receptionist for the nursing unit, answering telephone calls, patient lights, and greeting and assisting visitors and staff.Organize and update all patient charts including proper forms with proper labels, posting orders for validation by the nurse or charge nurse, assuring proper order of charts, and thinning charts when indicated according to guidelines.Process admissions, discharges and transfers, including computer entry and census information under the direction of the nurse and / or supervisor.Review physician order sheets for new orders, initiates the necessary paper work assuring that no order is implemented until it is signed off by a nurse.Maintain supplies in support of the nursing unit including secretarial supplies and forms as well as equipment rentals or other special purchases in collaboration with the charge nurse / supervisor or the CNO.Arrange appointments for patients under the direction of the nurse.Assist with patient call lights, patient transportation, and patient care needs when needed and in accordance with their training and skill.Cross-train and serve as a back-up for Admission Coordinator when needed.Perform other duties as requested.Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Education : High School diploma or equivalent required.A minimum of 1 year clerical experience preferred in a medical setting.Proficient computer skills.Preferred Experience
BLS preferredHospital experience preferredEqual Opportunity Employer including Disabled / Veterans