Unit Secretary - Emergency Department
CHRISTUS Health
Corpus Christi, TX
Summary:
Provides clerical support for assigned nursing unit, including transcribing physicians' orders; scheduling diagnostic tests and therapies for patients; assembling and maintaining patients' charts; answering telephone and intercom calls; providing routine, approved information; maintaining supply levels for unit; and reporting unit needs to other departments such as Housekeeping and Maintenance.
Responsibilities:
The Unit Secretary inputs patient medical information into the computer system. This position answers and directs phones for the department, orders supply, greets guests such as physicians, patient families and visitors. Corresponds with ancillary departments regarding patient care, i.e. Pharmacy, Cardiopulmonary & Lab. Communicates and works closely with Physicians and the health care team.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
- High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience
- Computer knowledge and customer service skills required. Medical terminology preferred.
- Previous experience as a Unit Secretary preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- De-escalation training required within 90 days of hire/transfer date for Associates in Emergency Department.
Work Schedule:
7AM - 7PM
Work Type:
Full Time
About the Company
CHRISTUS Health
In 1999, two historic Catholic charities became one, forming CHRISTUS Health and creating a unique purpose in the modern health care market - to take better care of people.
To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, the mission that the Sisters of Charity Health Care system and Incarnate Word Health system shared for more than a century, is now also the mission of CHRISTUS Health.
Ranked among the top 10 Catholic health systems in the United States by size, the CHRISTUS Health system includes more than 40 hospitals and facilities in seven U.S. states, Chile and six states in Mexico, with assets of more than $4.6 billion.
Whether seeking care in Alexandria Louisiana, or Coahuila, Mexico, patients discover that the healing spirit is alive at CHRISTUS Health.