Rehab Unit Secretary

Tenet Healthcare; Sunnyvale (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Rehab Unit Secretary to support the Emergency Department at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Sunnyvale, Texas. If you are organized, flexible, and possess strong communication skills, this role offers you a chance to contribute to patient care while being part of a collaborative team environment. Responsibilities include patient record management, communication with medical staff, and adeptly handling patient needs to ensure excellent care.

Benefits

On-Site Cafe' and Coffee Bar

Collaborative Teams

Career Development Opportunities

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS certification is necessary.
• Ability to read and speak English effectively; other languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verifies and enters patient charges daily.
• Communicates with medical staff for patient needs.
• Maintains electronic medical records and documentation.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Current BLS certification

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Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is an acute care hospital serving the communities in and around Sunnyvale, Texas. We strive to make the lives of our patients and their families better at every interaction. Our Team Members live out this passion in their daily roles as we support their career and personal goals.

We are located just minutes east of Dallas and south of Garland / Rowlett on Hwy 80 at Collins Road in Sunnyvale. Many team members live in Forney, Mesquite, Garland, Balch Springs, and Rockwall areas with a short commute.

Our Work Environment Includes

• Modern Office Setting
• On-Site Cafe' and Coffee Bar (Payroll Deduction available)
• Collaborative Teams
• Team Member engagement opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Benefits provided based on your work assignment (Full-time, Part-time, or PRN)
  
  

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is seeking a Unit Secretary to provide indirect patient care in the Emergency Department setting. Meets the communication needs of the patient/family, departmental staff and medical staff. Prepares and compiles records in the Emergency Department. Initiates directions from physician and nursing staff. Participates in performance improvement activities. Maintains regulatory agency requirements, nursing and hospital policies and procedures and standards. Clients served are predominately adults and geriatrics, but adolescents/pediatrics and neonate/infants will occasionally be treated.

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Verifies and enters patient charges daily.
• Communicates with House Supervisor needs for inpatient beds.
• Completes Physician notification log of patients being sent to the Department and notifies appropriate personnel if receiving information.
• Maintains ED files of appropriate downtime documentation.
• Prepares and prints patients files in conjunction with progress notes for Consulting Physicians
• Audits Medical records on all patients admitted, discharged or transferred.
• Assists with MOT completion and receiving facility contacts
• Enters and verifies orders in the computer system.
• Enter patient demographics into MedHost.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to charge nurse, co-workers and physicians. Assists in preceptor ship of new employees.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and provides explanations and verbal reassurance as necessary.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• At shift change reports professionally and accurately to oncoming unit secretary
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Answers telephone/intercom in a polite manner and communicates information to the appropriate personnel/family.
• Place telephone calls upon request to physicians and logs the times in the MedHost system.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Notifies Director of supplies needed.
  
  

Success Factors

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
  
  

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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  Executive

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