Unit Secretary

Company: Common Spirit
Location: Spring
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Overview

The Woodlands Hospital a primary and secondary care hospital serving North Harris and Montgomery counties. Clinical services include cardiovascular services, diagnostic imaging, women's services (digital mammography and bone density studies), neurosciences, pediatric care (Newborn and Level II nurseries) and surgery, pathology and pulmonary services, and sleep disorders. Clinical affiliations include The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Radiation Treatment Center, and Texas Children's Hospital.

CHI St. Luke's Health now part of CommonSpirit Health formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health has been serving our community since 1954. We proudly provide a vast array of services that help us keep our community safe and healthy.

Responsibilities

1. Provides clerical support to the patient care unit through ensuring patient medical record is properly

assembled, Accurately transcribing orders and enters Consults into the computer(if applicable)

2. Acts as a

receptionist for the unit by directing, assisting, and communicating to patients, families, visitors, co-workers

and other departmental personnel.

3. Delivers specimens, picks up medication and other items

4. Demonstrates ability to access and use computer systems

5. Demonstrates commitment to the continuum of

care by optimizing patient flow: updates bed census timely, facilitates transfer/discharge of patients, Assists

other departmental personnel when picking up/returning patients, assisting to transport patients as needed,

and facilitating new/transfer patient to unit.

6. Demonstrates commitment to the cost-containing goals of

the patient care unit and the hospital: ordering only needed supplies, removing and delivering supplies

received, entering patient charges timely, and ensuring discontinued equipment is returned promptly

7. Demonstrates commitment to maintain a neat, orderly, and safe environment: Maintains a neat, safe and

orderly work area, keeps hallways clear of obstructions, reports safety issues and broken equipment

appropriately, and adheres to patient safety precautions.

8. Demonstrates a commitment to personal growth and development by completing annual mandatory in-services and code validation, attending unitbased in-services, and attending monthly departmental meetings 9. Communicates with patient's family, physicians, and unit personnel and peers in an accurate, courteous and professional manner 10. May assist

with transfers/escorts and observations of patients

Qualifications

Required eduation:

High School Diploma/GED

Preferred experience:

Less than one (1) year of experience in related field

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