Unit Secretary (Weekends Only)

ClearSky Health•Rockwall, TX

About The Position

The Unit Secretary performs clerical and non-professional services necessary to maintain the smooth day-to-day operation of a nursing unit and assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment. The position integrates company values into daily practice and supports the overall effectiveness of the organization. The Unit Secretary provides administrative support to employees within an assigned nursing unit; maintains and updates patient paperwork; answers and relays telephone calls and patient requests; responds to call lights from nurse stations; and provides directions and information to visitors, patients, and others. The role also helps ensure tests are timely, operates equipment safely, maintains department cleanliness, and follows safety and infection prevention standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Demonstrated general computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
Effective organizational and time management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection prevention standards.
Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with people at all levels of the organization.
Maintain an acceptable driving record, a current driver’s license, and insurability.
Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, and pull, sometimes for prolonged periods; perform gross and precise motor functions; lift or exert up to 25 pounds; and operate equipment and a computer keyboard with sufficient manual dexterity.
Visual acuity for patient assessment and care documentation, and acute hearing for accurate patient assessment.
Possible exposure to bodily fluids.

Nice To Haves

One year of clerical or administrative assistant experience preferred.
Two years of experience in a health care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support for employees within an assigned nursing unit.
Perform administrative activities in compliance with regulations.
Maintain and update paperwork, including patient records, charts, and discharge orders.
Answer telephone calls, determine their nature, and relay information appropriately within the hospital.
Answer call lights from nurse stations.
Relay patient requests to appropriate personnel and provide directions or information to visitors, guests, patients, residents, doctors, and sales representatives.
Ensure timely completion of laboratory, radiology, and other tests ordered for patients.
Maintain and operate equipment safely and correctly.
Maintain department cleanliness and safety and promote a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
Assess safety risks and implement appropriate precautions.
Comply with approved safety and infection prevention standards.
Maintain regular attendance according to the assigned work schedule and complete required training.
Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational effectiveness.