Unit Secretary - Cardiac

Tenet Healthcare; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in Glendale, AZ seeks an administrative support specialist for hospital units. You will perform clerical duties, greet patients, transcribe orders, and help coordinate admissions to ensure smooth unit operation.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and familiarity with medical terminology. CPR certification is preferred, and one year of hospital experience is beneficial.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides support at hospital patient/care units; performs clerical and reception duties as directed.
• Maintains patient records and assists in admission coordination.
• Transcribes physicians orders and patient information accurately.
• Notifies nurses of urgent orders and test results.
• Screens and delivers phone/mail; greets and directs patients, visitors, physicians and staff.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provides support to hospital patient/care units Attends nursing stations and performs clerical and reception duties and other services as directed.
• Provides clerical and unit support functions to promote an organized, efficient and smooth functioning unit.
• Maintains the patient records
• Assists in the admission coordination of the patient.
• Transcribes and inputs physicians orders and patient information in a timely and accurate manner.
• Notifies nurse of orders requiring immediate attention and of stat, abnormal and diagnostic test results when completed.
• Screens and delivers phone and mail to appropriate individual. Greets and directs patients, visitors, physicians and employees upon arrival to department. Communicates issues or concerns to appropriate individual.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

Special Skills

• Basic computer skills and able to use phone and fax. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent GED.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience: One year experience in a hospital setting.

Certifications

• CPR.