Secretary; Rehab Depart; 40 hours; Days

Saint Vincent Hospital offers a whole new experience in health care. By combining our advanced, state-of-the-art facility with our commitment to providing the best quality of life to the many members of our Worcester community.

Saint Vincent Hospital excels at offering the best care in a friendly atmosphere. From our advanced heart and vascular services, to our comprehensive orthopedics and rehabilitation programs, our robust surgical facility including our Da Vinci robotic surgery and Cyberknife technology, to our comfortable and compassionate women & infants programs - you don't have to travel far for high-quality health care : We're right here, in the heart of Worcester.

Onboarding Process : Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.

Position Summary :

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

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. Prepares routine, confidential and / or special reports, documents, and records;

assists with patient care / quality assurance audits.

Qualifications : EDUCATION

EDUCATION

Required : High school diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

Required : Must be familiar with medical terminology and have experience with the use of a computer

Preferred : Previous experience as a Unit Secretary

CERTIFICATIONS

Preferred : CPR

Tenet complies with federal, state, and / or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.

If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

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. Prepares routine, confidential and / or special reports, documents, and records;

assists with patient care / quality assurance audits.

Education :

Required : High school diploma or equivalent

Experience :

Required : Must be familiar with medical terminology and have experience with the use of a computer

Preferred : Previous experience as a Unit Secretary

Certifications : Not applicable.

Not applicable.

Physical Demands :