Methodist Healthcare System · 5 days ago
Unit Secretary
Methodist Healthcare System is committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. As a Unit Secretary, you will provide secretarial, receptionist, and clerical support while demonstrating knowledge of medical terminology and effective communication skills to enhance the patient experience.
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Responsibilities
You will demonstrate knowledge in all aspects of medical terminology and accurately transcribes physician’s orders
You will complete assignments independently and demonstrate teamwork when needed using effective problem-solving skills, chain of command and effective communication with coworkers, supervisors, physicians, and the public in a professional and pleasant manner consistent with Methodist Excellence standards
You will accurately schedule, request or communicate necessary patient information with regard to hospital privacy policies
You will demonstrate knowledge and operation/application of unit equipment and software applications and programs
You will actively work as part of a team of physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals to support hospital policy and promote patient safety
You will assist nursing staff as requested with delegated tasks to support the patient experience
You will greet and assist visitors, answers their inquiries, and directs them to the appropriate persons according to their needs
You will answer a multi-line telephone system and respond to requests efficiently in a friendly, courteous and professional manner
Qualification
Required
1 year of secretarial experience in a healthcare setting
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Company
Methodist Healthcare System
Since 1963, Methodist Healthcare has continuously evolved to meet the growing needs of the greater San Antonio community.
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