Unit Secretary, Adult Emergency Department, Full-time 12 hr. Days at American Addiction Centers

Bermuda Run, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Mar, 26

Salary

27.75

Posted On

21 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Basic Computer Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Clerical Experience, Transcription Skills, Organizational Skills, Stress Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Department: 34517 Davie Medical Center - Critical Care: Emergency Room Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Day shift, every third weekend. Pay Range $18.50 - $27.75 EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Completion of a unit secretary course or equivalent Unit Secretary experience preferred. Clerical experience preferred. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: N/A ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Completes clerical duties for patient scheduling, admissions, procedures, transfers, surgeries, discharges and deaths under the direction of a Registered Nurse. 2. Handles and screens incoming calls and transmits messages as necessary. 3. Contributes to a safe, secure and therapeutic environment for patients, visitors, physicians and co- workers by following established procedures. 4. Ensures complete, confidential, accurate, and timely communication of patient information. 5. Completes requisitions, data entry, and nursing communication forms. 6. Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients and family members in an effective, positive and professional manner. 7. Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance, professional growth and development. 8. Conducts work in an organized, quiet, efficient manner and demonstrates ability to cope with stressful situations. 9. Completes assigned unit responsibilities and assists other staff members in completion of their duties when time permits. 10.Provides age/developmental appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served. SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Basic computer skills Strong oral and written communication skills Performs effectively with frequent workload changes and competing demands Ability to develop transcription skills WORK ENVIRONMENT: Interaction with multiple levels of staff and departments Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases Subject to multiple interruptions Long periods on a computer Possible exposure to cleaning agents/chemicals Occasionally subject to irregular hours PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Amount of time spent performing the following activities: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care

Responsibilities

The Unit Secretary is responsible for completing clerical duties related to patient scheduling, admissions, and communication under the direction of a Registered Nurse. They also ensure accurate and timely communication of patient information and contribute to a safe environment for patients and staff.