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Tenet Healthcare · 2 days ago

Unit Secretary

Tucson, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Tenet Healthcare is committed to providing exceptional healthcare with a personal touch at Carondelet St. Marys Hospital. The Unit Secretary will assist in patient care by managing communications, transcribing orders, maintaining chart files, and performing general clerical duties within the nursing unit.

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Responsibilities

Records, transmits and/or files written and verbal communications to, from, and within the nursing unit to staff, patients, and physicians

Transcribes physicians’ orders. Schedules and signs patients in and out for surgery, treatments, or tests as indicated. Orders and stores unit supplies. Makes necessary phone calls for special orders for doctors, patients or nurses

Maintains current and orderly chart files; assembles patients’ charts for transfers or discharges. Answers telephone or intercom; records and relays messages. Greets, directs, and instructs visitors as necessary

Assist physicians in locating patients’ charts and appropriate primary nurse. Prepare routine, confidential and/or special reports, documents and records; assists with patient care/quality assurance audits

Performs general clerical duties on a nursing unit by preparing, compiling, and maintaining records in a hospital nursing unit

Qualification

Medical terminologyComputer proficiencyCPR certificationClerical dutiesCommunication skills

Required

Must be familiar with medical terminology

Have experience with the use of a computer

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Preferred

Previous experience as a Unit Secretary preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development and continuing education opportunities

Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program

Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance