What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Secretary position at Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Lakeway Hospital?
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 weekends
- Manageable caseloads
- A high percentage of patients being discharged home
- Team-oriented and collaborative culture
- A network of over 50K employees nationwide with advancement and relocation opportunities
- Full-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 andassisting visitors and staff.
- Organize and update all patient charts including proper forms with proper labels, posting orders forvalidation by the nurse or charge nurse, assuring proper order of charts, and thinning charts whenindicated according to guidelines.
- Process admissions, discharges and transfers, including computer entry and census informationunder the direction of the nurse and/or supervisor.
- Review physician order sheets for new orders, initiates the necessary paper work assuring that noorder 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 asequipment rentals or other special purchases in collaboration with the charge nurse/supervisor orthe 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 inaccordance 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 preferred
- Hospital experience preferred
Additional Data
Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Salary : $20 - $27
