Unit Secretary, Acute Cardiology

Northside Hospital Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated healthcare professionals to join their team in the Progressive Cardiac Care Unit. This role offers the opportunity to work with patients facing various cardiac and vascular challenges, providing essential care and support. You will gain expertise in interpreting cardiac rhythms and performing critical interventions while ensuring high-quality patient care. This position is perfect for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to service excellence. Join a team that values growth and innovation in healthcare.

Qualifications

• One year of clerical experience is required.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work with patients with cardiac and vascular diseases.
• Perform clerical duties and maintain patient charts.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Typing

Communication Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

In the Progressive Cardiac Care Unit (PCCU), you will work with patients with Cardiac and Vascular disease, some requiring an intermediate level of care. We care for patients with congestive heart failure, acute myocardial infarcts (STEMI, NSTEMI), cardiac dysrhythmia, cardiomyopathy, pulmonary edema, amputations, etc. Patients require many interventions on this unit including, echocardiogram, nuclear studies, pacemakers, percutaneous coronary intervention, vascular surgery, cardioversion and cath lab procedures.On this unit, you will become an expert at interpreting cardiac rhythms and skilled in drip titration, and post cath interventions such as TR Bands and Femoral Sheath pulls. Our nurses are trained in ACLS, NIHSS and responds to code blue events throughout the hospital.

Performs general clerical and reception duties according to needs of patient unit or department. Position is characterized by preparing and maintaining patient charts, transcribing physician orders, and entering information into computerized patient care system. Works with patients of all age groups except neonate.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

One (1) year previous experience in a clerical position.

Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

Ability to type.

PREFERRED

Experience in a patient care, or any hospital/medical clerical position.

Demonstrates basic computer skills.

Demonstrated service excellence skills.

Must possess good communication skills.

Work Hours:

7p-7a

Weekend Requirements:

Yes- Rotating Basis

On-Call Requirements:

No