Desk Secretary ICU Intermediate
About The Position
Shifts will be both days (7am - 3:30pm) and evenings (3pm - 11:30pm). About the unit The Intermediate Care Unit is a 25-bed unit caring for a variety of patients. Our unit falls under the critical care umbrella. This unit is considered a cardiac unit, and the patients are typically monitored on telemetry. IMC is a fast-paced environment; the acuity of the patients can change rapidly. The IMC staff works together as a team to provide the patients with the utmost efficient care. We are looking for new team members to join the unit that will exhibit high energy, with innovative ideas to cultivate an atmosphere of excellent patient care, reaching for professional growth and help development of a cohesive team environment collectively striving for the same goal of nursing excellence. About Taylor Hospital A Magnet-designated hospital that is a recognized health care leader serving the area since 1977. It offers specialty services that include 24-hour emergency care, wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, a surgical pavilion, a pain management clinic, orthopedic surgery, an inpatient rehabilitation facility and full-service radiology, including advanced CT with cardiac scoring, fixed MRI including pacemaker, cinema vision and ultrasound (MSK and elastography). Scope of work Under direction of licensed nursing staff, provides general clerical duties, reception duties and requisition of supplies, equipment, and coordinates with other departments for unit efficiency. Assists in maintaining the general function of the nursing unit. Answers call lights and forwards requests to appropriate team member. Answers all telephone calls within a timely fashion using appropriate scripting. Uses physician calling preferences when contacting physicians. Schedule follow up physician appointments for patients upon discharge. Contacts physicians immediately regarding stat consults per policy, for other routine contacts during business hours must contact within 2 hours. Assembles, disassembles, and maintains patient medical record per unit standard. Range of Pay Range of pay between $18.03 and $21.71, based on experience.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1 year of relevant experience
- Familiarity with keyboard
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Nice To Haves
- Medical related experience
Responsibilities
- Provides general clerical duties
- Provides reception duties
- Requisition of supplies, equipment, and coordinates with other departments for unit efficiency
- Assists in maintaining the general function of the nursing unit
- Answers call lights and forwards requests to appropriate team member
- Answers all telephone calls within a timely fashion using appropriate scripting
- Uses physician calling preferences when contacting physicians
- Schedule follow up physician appointments for patients upon discharge
- Contacts physicians immediately regarding stat consults per policy, for other routine contacts during business hours must contact within 2 hours
- Assembles, disassembles, and maintains patient medical record per unit standard
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
