Unit Secretary- ED, Full-time, Nights

#REF!•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Secretary - ED position is a full-time, nights role at Texas Health Fort Worth. This role provides high-quality support to physicians, staff, patients, and customers, demonstrating strong organizational and communication skills. The Unit Secretary will engage in patient-centered interactions, advocate for patient needs, and collaborate effectively with nursing and interdisciplinary teams. Adaptability to changes in workload and schedule is essential, as is supporting team cohesion and ensuring accurate documentation. The role also involves participating in process improvement initiatives and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals. Texas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed, Magnet-designated hospital serving Fort Worth and surrounding communities since 1930, offering advanced care in various specialties and recognized for its high-acuity capabilities and commitment to training future physicians.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training Maintained Annually 90 Days Required.
Possesses organizational skills to function in a fast-paced work environment, positive interpersonal skills, and good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Delivers high‑quality support to physicians, staff, patients, and all customers while demonstrating strong organizational and communication skills.
Provides patient‑centered interactions, advocates for patient needs, and takes action to reduce or eliminate risks.
Collaborates effectively with nursing and interdisciplinary teams, using the Professional Practice Model to guide partnership with patients, families, and colleagues.
Adapts to changes in workload, schedule, and unit needs while maintaining essential Unit Secretary skills and meeting departmental communication expectations.
Supports team cohesion by welcoming new employees, assisting with orientation, and demonstrating positive interpersonal relationships.
Ensures accurate documentation, complies with hospital and regulatory requirements, and follows personnel policies such as attendance, dress code, and ID badge use.
Participates in identifying inefficient or costly processes, contributes to department and hospital improvement initiatives, and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals.