Unit Secretary, FT, Days, Intermediate Care

Texas Health•Denton, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health Denton is seeking a Unit Secretary for its Intermediate Care Unit, a fast-paced, high-volume department. The position supports physicians, staff, patients, and other customers by carrying out tasks that meet their needs, maintaining organization, communicating effectively, considering patient-specific needs, and helping reduce or eliminate patient risks. This is a full-time day-shift role at Texas Health Denton in Denton, Texas. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts per week, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., totaling 36 hours per week. The department offers self-scheduling, opportunities for educational and career growth, and opportunities to help streamline communication among the team, patients, and families. Texas Health Denton is a 255-bed, full-service hospital with more than 1,100 employees and 450 physicians on its medical staff. It provides a broad range of specialty services and is a Joint Commission-accredited Primary (Level II) Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center, a Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, and a Magnet-designated hospital.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency, if applicable.
Organizational skills to function in a fast-paced work environment.
Positive interpersonal skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous healthcare experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform tasks to meet the needs of physicians, staff, patients, and other customers.
Demonstrate acceptable organizational skills.
Communicate effectively.
Consider patient-population-specific needs in interactions.
Take action to reduce or eliminate patient risks.