Unit Secretary - Wilkes ED - Nights

Atrium Health • North Wilkesboro, NC

2d • $19 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Supports assigned unit by performing clerical duties such as secretarial, receptionist and other designated activities. Provides indirect care following physician and nursing orders to achieve the highest standards of age/developmentally specific care. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Completion of a unit secretary course or equivalent preferred. Clerical experience preferred.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic computer skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Performs effectively with frequent workload changes and competing demands
• Ability to develop transcription skills

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a unit secretary course or equivalent preferred.
• Clerical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes clerical duties for patient scheduling, admissions, procedures, transfers, surgeries, discharges and deaths under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Handles and screens incoming calls and transmits messages as necessary.
• Contributes to a safe, secure and therapeutic environment for patients, visitors, physicians and co- workers by following established procedures.
• Ensures complete, confidential, accurate, and timely communication of patient information.
• Completes requisitions, data entry, and nursing communication forms.
• Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients and family members in an effective, positive and professional manner.
• Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance, professional growth and development.
• Conducts work in an organized, quiet, efficient manner and demonstrates ability to cope with stressful situations.
• Completes assigned unit responsibilities and assists other staff members in completion of their duties when time permits.
• Provides age/developmental appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

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