Unit Secretary - General Medicine - Evenings

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital; Ardmore (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Unit Secretary for the 9 Ardmore East General Medicine unit in Winston-Salem, NC. The role supports the nursing unit with clerical tasks, scheduling, admissions and communications.

Evening shift, full-time status, 36 hours per week, with every-other-weekend coverage and benefits eligible. The unit specializes in respiratory care with telemetry, serving a mix of medical and surgical patients.

Qualifications

• Basic clerical and computer skills are required.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities are essential.
• Ability to handle changing workloads and competing demands.
• Ability to develop transcription skills as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties for patient scheduling, admissions, procedures, transfers, and discharges.
• Screen and route incoming calls and messages to the appropriate staff.
• Maintain a safe, confidential environment and ensure accurate communications.
• Process requisitions and nursing communications forms in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with the team, patients and families.
• Demonstrate initiative for professional growth and organization.
• Work quietly and efficiently, coping with stress and interruptions.
• Support unit duties and assist other staff when time permits.
• Provide age/developmentally appropriate care as directed.
• Assist with patient care-related tasks as defined by nursing staff.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Oral & written communication

Adaptability to workload changes

Transcription skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Department:

34409 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Nursing Med Surg: 9 Ardmore East

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Full Time, Evening shift 1600-013 - Every Other Weekend

Pay Range:

$18.85 - $28.30

Unit Secretary - 9 Ardmore East General Medicine

Winston Salem, NC, United States

Where You Will Work:

A 24-bed general medical unit specializing in Respiratory care with integrated Telemetry monitoring. This unit is perfect for nurses who thrive in a fast-paced setting, enjoy variety, and want to build expertise in respiratory and telemetry care. A diverse mix of medical and surgical patients, including those transitioning from critical care.

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 CommitmenttoYou:

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, andShort- 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.