Unit Secretary - Physical Therapy

CHRISTUS Health • Tyler, TX

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About The Position

Provides administrative and secretarial support to one or more nursing units and serves as a point of contact for staff, patients, caregivers, and other healthcare organizations. The role includes greeting and directing visitors, relaying information and messages, and facilitating communication between the care unit and other healthcare providers. It also involves handling telephones, mail, paperwork, supplies, patient records, admission and discharge paperwork, medical reports, and coordination of patient services.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• A minimum of 1 year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Meet expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Greet and direct visitors.
• Relay information and messages to patients and medical staff.
• Facilitate communication between the care unit and other healthcare providers.
• Answer telephones, distribute mail, prepare and file paperwork, and order and store supplies.
• Maintain and update patient records and prepare admission and discharge paperwork.
• File test and lab reports within medical records.
• Coordinate patient services by scheduling tests, treatments, and consultations, and arranging patient transfers.
• Perform administrative activities in compliance with all regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED