Unit Secretary Part-Time, Weekends.

aah; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health is hiring a part-time Unit Secretary at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Nursing Med Surg. The role supports patient scheduling, admissions, procedures, transfers and discharges under a Registered Nurse's direction.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with preferred completion of a unit secretary course and clerical experience. 400+ characters budget-friendly overview of duties and commitment to patient communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; unit secretary course preferred.
• Clerical experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills; strong oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Completes clerical duties for scheduling, admissions, procedures, transfers, surgeries, discharges, and deaths under RN direction.
• Handles and screens incoming calls and transmits messages as necessary.
• Contributes to a safe, secure and therapeutic environment by following procedures.
• Ensures confidential and timely communication of patient information.
• Completes requisitions, data entry, and nursing communication forms.
• Communicates effectively with team, patients, and families.
• Takes initiative for performance and development.
• Works in an organized, quiet, efficient manner under stress.
• Completes assigned unit responsibilities and assists others when time permits.
• Provides age/developmentally appropriate patient care per guidelines.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Oral and written communication

Adaptability to workload changes

Transcription skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Unit secretary course

Clerical experience

Job description

Department:

34419 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Nursing Med Surg: 10 Ardmore East Medicine

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hou rs Per Week:

12

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

This position is Part Time, every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday). The hours are 4PM-1:30 AM. Holidays required if they fall on the scheduled weekend.

Pay Range:

$18.85 - $28.30

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Completion of a unit secretary course or equivalent preferred. Clerical experience preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATIO N , and/or REGISTRATION:

N/A

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 ENVIRONMEN T:

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT S:

Amount of time spent performing the following activities: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum

Our Commitment to You:

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, and Short- 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 gradua