Unit Secretary - 7CC West - Bone Marrow Transplant - Evenings

Hugh Chatham Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Unit Secretary for the 7 West Cancer Center/BMT unit. The role supports the Nursing department through clerical duties, reception and related tasks, with a focus on patient scheduling, communications, and coordination in a high-acuity cancer care setting.

Evenings are required: 3pm–11pm, four 8-hour shifts weekly with weekend rotation. Requires a high school diploma or GED; unit secretary training preferred and clerical experience helpful.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Completion of a unit secretary course preferred.
• Clerical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handles scheduling, admissions, transfers, surgeries, discharges and deaths under RN direction.
• Screens incoming calls and relays messages.
• Maintains confidentiality and accurate communication.
• Completes requisitions and nursing communication forms.
• Communicates effectively with team, patients and families.
• Takes initiative for performance and development.
• Works organized and can cope with stress.
• Supports unit responsibilities and assists others.
• Provides age/developmental appropriate patient care per guidelines.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Oral and written communication

Workload management

Transcription skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Unit secretary course

Clerical experience

Job description

Department

37253 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Nursing: Comprehensive Cancer Ctr: 7 W Bone Marrow Transplant Special Care

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

32

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Evenings: 3p to 11p (Four 8hour shifts a week with a weekend rotation)

Pay Range

$18.85 - $28.30

Unit Secretary- 7 Cancer Center WEST: BMT

Winston Salem, NC, United States

Where You Will Work

7 West is a 17-bed adult specialty unit that provides high quality nursing care for our patients when they are receiving a Bone Marrow Transplant. Our specialties include Chemotherapy, conditioning for transplants as well as cell recovery post-transplant. The length of stay on this unit is around 25 days. All cellular therapy products are administered in this unit.

JOB SUMMARY

Supports assigned unit by performing clerical duties such as secretarial, receptionist and other designated activities. Provides indirect care following physician and nursing orders to achieve the highest standards of age/developmentally specific care.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Completion of a unit secretary course or equivalent preferred.
• Clerical experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Completes clerical duties for patient scheduling, admissions, procedures, transfers, surgeries, discharges and deaths under the direction of a Registered Nurse. 2. Handles and screens incoming calls and transmits messages as necessary. 3. Contributes to a safe, secure and therapeutic environment for patients, visitors, physicians and co- workers by following established procedures. 4. Ensures complete, confidential, accurate, and timely communication of patient information. 5. Completes requisitions, data entry, and nursing communication forms. 6. Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients and family members in an effective, positive and professional manner. 7. Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance, professional growth and development. 8. Conducts work in an organized, quiet, efficient manner and demonstrates ability to cope with stressful situations. 9. Completes assigned unit responsibilities and assists other staff members in completion of their duties when time permits. 10.Provides age/developmental appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Basic computer skills Strong oral and written communication skills Performs effectively with frequent workload changes and competing demands Ability to develop transcription skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Interaction with multiple levels of staff and departments Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases Subject to multiple interruptions Long periods on a computer Possible exposure to cleaning agents/chemicals Occasionally subject to irregular hours

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.