Unit Secretary - Cardiac

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Glendale, AZ

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About The Position

Provides support to hospital patient care units by attending nursing stations and performing clerical, reception, and other assigned services. Provides clerical and unit support functions to promote an organized, efficient, and smoothly functioning unit.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use a phone and fax.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• One year of experience in a hospital setting.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient records.
• Assists with patient admission coordination.
• Transcribes and inputs physicians’ orders and patient information in a timely and accurate manner.
• Notifies nurses of orders requiring immediate attention and of stat, abnormal, and diagnostic test results when completed.
• Screens and delivers phone calls and mail to the appropriate individuals.
• Greets and directs patients, visitors, physicians, and employees arriving at the department.
• Communicates issues or concerns to the appropriate individual.
• Performs other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

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