Unit Secretary
Company: Encompass Health
Location: Abilene
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
The Unit Secretary is responsible for: - Supporting the
functions of the nursing unit by performing primarily clerical
duties. - Serving as a resource for patients, families, physicians,
staff and visitors who may approach the nursing station. -
Coordinating the flow of the unit to enhance the delivery of safe,
quality patient care.
Unit Secretary
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Abilene
Abilene, TX
Full Time
Job Code: 100100
License or Certification: - CPR Preferred Education, Training and
Years of Experience: - One year experience in an inpatient setting
functioning as a unit secretary preferred. - Student in active
healthcare program such as nursing preferred - Alternate
experiences in reading and transcription of medical orders
preferred. - Completion of Medical Terminology course preferred.
Machines, Equipment Used: - General office equipment such as
telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer.
Physical Requirements: - Good visual acuity and ability to
communicate. - Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds and ability
push/pull a minimum of 30 pounds, which includes the lifting,
pushing and/or pulling of medical supplies and equipment and the
transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance
may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are
undertaken this exceeds these minimum requirements. - Ability to
withstand prolonged standing and walking. - Ability to reach,
stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch are required for patient care
functions and in setting up and monitoring equipment Skills and
Abilities: - Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate
effectively. - Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make
decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner. -
Ability to work independently without supervision. Environmental
Conditions: - Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free
environment. Occasional outdoor exposure. - Exposure or potential
exposure to blood and body fluids may be required. - Handicapped
accessible. - May work under stressful circumstances at times.
Proficiency or Productivity Standards: - Meets established
attendance standards. - Adheres to hospital/department dress code
including wearing ID badge. - May be required to work weekdays
and/or weekends, evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet
deadlines. - May be required to work on religious and/or legal
holidays on scheduled days/shifts. - Will be required to work as
necessary during disaster situations, i.e., before, during or after
a disaster. - May be required to stay after workday to assist after
a disaster situation until relief arrives. - May be required to
perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Keywords: Encompass Health, Abilene , Unit Secretary, Administration, Clerical , Abilene, Texas
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