Unit Secretary Job ID 324083 Location US-TX-Lakeway Experience (Years) 1 Category Healthcare Support - Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides Street Address 2000 Medical Drive Company Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Lakeway Hospital Position Type Full Time-12 Hour Shift Days Overview

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation

Lakeway, TX 

 

Unit Secretary

 

 Hours: day shift 7am - 7pm

 

Full Time

 

Compensation depends upon candidate’s years of experience and internal equity.

Starting salary: $20 - $26.93 per hour based off experience

 

Benefits of becoming a Unit Secretary with us:

Flexible scheduling with rotating weekendsManageable caseloadsA high percentage of patients being discharged homeTeam-oriented and collaborative cultureA network of over 50K employees nationwide with advancement and relocation opportunitiesFull-benefits package for full-time employees (including medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short and long term disability.Tuition assistance and professional development

*Eligibility and effective dates vary

 

 

Responsibilities

Performs clerical functions for the nursing unit, including record keeping, maintenance of logs and chart organization. Notifies the nursing staff and/or nurse manager in a timely manner of pertinent patient information, including physician orders, laboratory or test results, and communication from other departments.

Act as a receptionist for the nursing unit, answering telephone calls, patient lights, and greeting and
assisting visitors and staff.Organize and update all patient charts including proper forms with proper labels, posting orders for
validation by the nurse or charge nurse, assuring proper order of charts, and thinning charts when
indicated according to guidelines.Process admissions, discharges and transfers, including computer entry and census information
under the direction of the nurse and/or supervisor.Review physician order sheets for new orders, initiates the necessary paper work assuring that no
order is implemented until it is signed off by a nurse.Maintain supplies in support of the nursing unit including secretarial supplies and forms as well as
equipment rentals or other special purchases in collaboration with the charge nurse/supervisor or
the CNO.Arrange appointments for patients under the direction of the nurse.Assist with patient call lights, patient transportation, and patient care needs when needed and in
accordance with their training and skill.Cross-train and serve as a back- up for Admission Coordinator when needed.Perform other duties as requested. Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.A minimum of 1 year clerical experience preferred in a medical setting.Proficient computer skills.

Preferred Experience

BLS preferredHospital experience preferred  Additional Data

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