Unit Secretary - Cardiac

Tenet Healthcare; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in Goodyear, AZ is seeking an on-site hospital unit support role to provide clerical and reception duties, maintain patient records, and assist in patient admission coordination. You will transcribe physician orders and notify nurses of urgent results, while greeting visitors and ensuring smooth department operations.

Basic computer skills and familiarity with medical terminology are preferred; a High School Diploma or GED is required, and CPR certification may be advantageous.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Basic computer skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient records.
• Assists in admission coordination of the patient.
• Transcribes and inputs physicians orders and patient information.
• Notifies nurse of urgent orders and abnormal test results.
• Screens and delivers mail and phone messages; greets patients and visitors.
• Prioritizes a rapidly changing workload and maintains an orderly environment.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Phone & fax usage

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

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.
• Assess and priorities a rapidly changing workload. Completes work in a timely manner. Maintains a clean and orderly work environment
• 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.
• Certification/Registration: CPR