Unit Secretary - ER

Tenet Healthcare; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Education opportunities

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare's Hospitals of Providence East Campus Hospital in El Paso seeks a part-time Unit Secretary to support a busy nursing unit. You will handle general clerical duties, prepare and maintain patient records, transcribe orders, and help with patient flow for surgeries and tests.

The role requires a high school diploma, familiarity with medical terminology, and computer use. This position offers a rotating shift, on-site work, benefits and opportunities for career development within a

Qualifications

• Familiarity with medical terminology and computer use required.
• Transcribing physicians’ orders and managing clerical tasks on a nursing unit.

Responsibilities

• Records, transmits and/or files written and verbal communications within the nursing unit.
• Transcribes physicians’ orders.
• Schedules and signs patients in and out for surgery, treatments, or tests.
• Orders and stores unit supplies.
• Maintains current chart files and assembles charts for transfers or discharges.
• Answers phone or intercom and relays messages.
• Greets and directs visitors.
• Assists physicians in locating patient charts and the primary nurse.
• Prepares routine and confidential reports and assists with audits.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Hospitals of Providence - East Campus Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients The Available Plans And Programs Include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

The Unit Secretary performs general clerical duties on a nursing unit by preparing, compiling, and maintaining records in a hospital nursing unit.

Job Shift: Rotate

Job Type: Part Time

Responsibilities

• Records, transmits and/or files written and verbal communications to, from, and within the nursing unit to staff, patients, and physicians.
• Transcribes physicians’ orders.
• Schedules and signs patients in and out for surgery, treatments, or tests as indicated.
• Orders and stores unit supplies.
• Makes necessary phone calls for special orders for doctors, patients, or nurses.
• Maintains current and orderly chart files; assembles patients’ charts for transfers or discharges.
• Answers telephone or intercom; records and relays messages.
• Greets, directs, and instructs visitors as necessary.
• Assist physicians in locating patients’ charts and appropriate primary nurse.
• Prepares routine, confidential and/or special reports, documents, and records; assists with patient care/quality assurance audits.

Qualifications

Education

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Required: Must be familiar with medical terminology and have experience with the use of a computer
• Preferred: Previous experience as a Unit Secretary

Certifications

• Not Applicable.

Organization Description

The Hospitals of Providence have faithfully been serving our community since 1902. Generations of families have chosen our hospitals to be a steward of health in the El Paso community. Our five hospitals include a childrens hospital committed to providing the care patients need, when they need it. Today, the Hospitals of Providence are comprised of our region's most trusted hospitals, each dedicated to meeting our families specific healthcare needs. Join our team!

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Certifications

• Not Applicable.

• Records, transmits and/or files written and verbal communications to, from, and within the nursing unit to staff, patients, and physicians.
• Transcribes physicians’ orders.
• Schedules and signs patients in and out for surgery, treatments, or tests as indicated.
• Orders and stores unit supplies.
• Makes necessary phone calls for special orders for doctors, patients, or nurses.
• Maintains current and orderly chart files; assembles patients’ charts for transfers or discharges.
• Answers telephone or intercom; records and relays messages.
• Greets, directs, and instructs visitors as necessary.
• Assist physicians in locating patients’ charts and appropriate primary nurse.
• Prepares routine, confidential and/or special reports, documents, and records; assists with patient care/quality assurance audits.