Unit Secretary (Weekends Only)

ClearSky Health; Heath (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

ClearSky Health in Heath, TX is seeking an organized Unit Secretary to provide clerical support on the nursing unit, maintain patient records, and coordinate administrative tasks with staff.

You will answer phones, relay messages, manage discharge orders, and help ensure safety and infection prevention standards while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; healthcare setting preferred.
• Experience performing clerical/administrative tasks in a hospital environment is preferred.
• Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills with attention to confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support for all employees within an assigned nursing unit.
• Maintains patient records, charts, discharge orders, and related paperwork.
• Answers telephones, relays messages, and directs visitors and staff as needed.
• Monitors timeliness of tests and communications with labs and radiology.
• Ensures safety and infection prevention standards are followed on the unit.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment and supports daily operations.

Skills

Data entry

Word processing

Email

Records management

Time management

Communication

Confidentiality

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing software

Email client

Records management systems

Job description

Our hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve.The Unit Secretary performs clerical and non-professional services necessary in maintaining the smooth day to day operation of the nursing unit; assists in maintenance of safe and clean environment. This position must integrate company values into daily practice.Essential Functions:Provides administrative support for all employees within an assigned nursing unit. Performs administrative activities in compliance with all regulations.Maintains and updates paperwork such as patient records, charts, discharge orders, etc.Answers the telephone, determines the nature of the call and appropriately relays information within the Hospital as necessary, and answers call lights from nurse's stations.Relays patient requests to appropriate personnel and gives directions/information to visitors, guests, patients/residents, doctors, sales representatives, etc.Ensures timeliness of laboratory, radiology and other tests ordered for the patients.Maintains and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety.Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.Maintains regular attendance in keeping with assigned work schedule.Completed required trainings, as assigned.Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the organization.Minimum Job RequirementsMinimum Education & Experience:High school diploma or GED requiredOne year of clerical or administrative assistant experience preferredTwo (2) years’ experience in health care setting preferredRequired Licenses, Certifications, and/or Documentation:Must maintain acceptable driving record, current driver’s license, and insurability.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.Demonstrates critical thinking skills.Effective organizational and time management skills.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection prevention standards.Ability to work independently.Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.Ability to work closely and professionally with others at all levels of the organization.Physical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift:A significant amount of standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling, sometimes for prolonged periods of time.Both gross and precise motor functions.Lifting/exerting of up to 25 lbs.Possible exposure to bodily fluids.Visual acuity required for patient assessment and documentation of care.Acute hearing required for accurate patient assessment.Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard.