Unit Secretary - Med/Surg - Full Time - Days

OakBend Medical Center
Richmond, TX, US
Full-time

Responsibilities

The Unit Secretary provides clerical support for the functions of the clinical unit. The Unit Secretary receptionist duties include greeting visitors in a friendly manner, courteously answering the telephone and taking accurate messages, and maintaining communication with physicians, ancillary departments and supervisors.

Enters and updates computer information. Assists in maintaining supplies for the unit. Ensures proper handling of patient charts from admission to transfer, to include assembly and disassembly, completion of orders, posting reports, maintenance of appropriate forms, and obtaining previous charts.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION

High school graduate or equivalent; relevant experience in lieu of High School Diploma / GED education will be considered.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

Previous experience as a Unit Secretary preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

Computer skills; type 35 words per minute. The ability to interact effectively with people.

WORK SCHEDULE

Includes working rotational shifts, holiday, and every other weekend. May be required to participate in on call basis staffing.

Schedules and work shifts may be changed in respect to patient procedure demands and hospital census. During low census or low procedure volumes, staff may be required to rotate days off without pay or utilize skills within the hospital.

30+ days ago
Related jobs
Promoted
Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
Piney Point Village, Texas

The hospital, located at Highway 290 between Barker-Cypress and Jarvis Road, will include medical office buildings to house our breast care center, cancer and infusion center, orthopedics and sports medicine and multi-specialty physician practices. Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license, should...

Promoted
Houston Methodist Hospital
Piney Point Village, Texas

As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Once competence ...

Promoted
Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
Mission Bend, Texas

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to leading unit and shared governance activities, assessing unit needs related to practice and improvement opportunities, serving as a clinical resource for both unit and hospital staff and coordinating unit and hospital-wide educati...

Promoted
Houston Methodist Hospital
Mission Bend, Texas

As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Monitors the acc...

Promoted
Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
Bunker Hill Village, Texas

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to leading unit and shared governance activities, assessing unit needs related to practice and improvement opportunities, serving as a clinical resource for both unit and hospital staff and coordinating unit and hospital-wide educati...

Promoted
Houston Methodist Hospital
Sugar Land, Texas

Participates in HM-related and approved hospital/community teaching opportunities, community services and/or functions. As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit...

OakBend Medical Center
Richmond, Texas

The Monitor Technologist provides EKG monitoring and clerical support for the functions of a specific patient care unit. Assists in maintaining supplies for the unit. During low census or low procedure volumes, staff may be required to rotate days off without pay or utilize skills within the hospita...

Houston Methodist Hospital
Meadows Place, Texas

As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Monitors the acc...

OakBend Medical Center
Richmond, Texas

OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950. The Account Receivable Specialist’s first and foremost responsibility is to protect the financial integrity of OakBend Medical Center. The Account Receivable Speci...

Houston Methodist Hospital
Meadows Place, Texas

As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Once competence ...